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The patent EP2305735 was granted to Toray Industries on Sep 6, 2017. The application was filed on Jun 29, 2009 under application number EP09773424A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMS PATENT | Jun 6, 2018 | PFENNING | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003292612 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003292613 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004000114 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004222569 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2005006650 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2008274288 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0241318 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0623328 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS60158220 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS63161021 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007113127 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9715610 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2003292614 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006348276 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2008274288 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007085406 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003292613 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004250513 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007085406 |
| SEARCH | WO2009012933 |
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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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Translation of priority document
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European search opinion
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Supplementary European search report
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Submission concerning representation
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Information on entry into European phase
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