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The patent EP2305578 was granted to Compagnie Plastic Omnium on Jan 27, 2021. The application was filed on Sep 30, 2010 under application number EP10184435A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOBA MOBILE AUTOMATION | Oct 27, 2021 | PFITZNER | - |
| C TRACE | Oct 26, 2021 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DD300534 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3448135 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4018520 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4125312 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69305435T |
| OPPOSITION | EP0496302 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0577540 |
| OPPOSITION | GB532803 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004052756 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9529456 |
| SEARCH | DE4125312 |
| SEARCH | EP0496302 |
| SEARCH | GB2318341 |
| SEARCH | GB532803 |
| SEARCH | WO2004052756 |
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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