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The patent EP2376709 was granted to TEN Cate Thiolon on Jun 17, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 14, 2010 under application number EP10700894A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAUDI FOR MFG CARPET MATERIALS | Mar 16, 2021 | CPW | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2001033902 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3040522 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3940522 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005005730 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005005731 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006085751 |
| EXAMINATION | JPS5024872U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3940522 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005005731 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006085751 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1889954 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS5440647Y |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005005730 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005005731 |
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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