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The patent EP2324941 was granted to Loramendi on Feb 19, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 7, 2008 under application number EP08805374A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISA INDUSTRIES | Feb 8, 2018 | GUARDIAN CONSULTING IS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1219830 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4442882 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6092585 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7007738 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0047507 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1101548 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1219830 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4442882 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6092585 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7007738 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0112360 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1741504 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1857200 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000289071 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002178103 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003340549 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS5018449B |
| OPPOSITION | US2004208951 |
| OPPOSITION | US4442882 |
| OPPOSITION | US5266874 |
| OPPOSITION | US5792483 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0112360 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Abstract
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Amended claims with annotations
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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