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The patent EP2358642 was granted to Froximun on Dec 7, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 16, 2009 under application number EP09756716A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLOCK HEALTH | Mar 16, 2020 | PATENTANWALTE BARGER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2005031708 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005106267 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008044548 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7108784 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008064249 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005031708 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005106267 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008044548 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7108784 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008064249 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0003914 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1316530 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1369121 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1942914 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005106267 |
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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