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The patent EP2295676 was granted to Durechain Sprl on Nov 22, 2017. The application was filed on Aug 16, 2010 under application number EP10008517A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNICS AND APPLICATIONS | Jul 31, 2018 | KAMPHUIS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10103204 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19646117 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE29604839U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE3044949 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2719622 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2761711 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2795117 |
| DESCRIPTION | NL1024414C |
| OPPOSITION | BE1015882 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10103204 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10304536 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19646117 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2719622 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2795117 |
| OPPOSITION | NL1024414C |
| SEARCH | DE10103204 |
| SEARCH | DE19646117 |
| SEARCH | DE19960001 |
| SEARCH | DE3044949 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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