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The patent EP2309897 was granted to FRI Jado on Dec 18, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 2, 2009 under application number EP09773776A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTOR MANUFACTURING | Sep 18, 2020 | ALDRIDGE | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007053002 |
| EXAMINATION | US2004226932 |
| EXAMINATION | US2862369 |
| EXAMINATION | US3942426 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2006111767 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1460358 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1460358 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1508288 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004226932 |
| OPPOSITION | US3115019 |
| OPPOSITION | US3952609 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0205689 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Abstract
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A2
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