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The patent EP2380524 was granted to Nexilis on Sep 4, 2024. The application was filed on May 13, 2009 under application number EP11174531A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODWELDING | Mar 21, 2018 | FREI PATENT ATTORNEYS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1363543 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3919775 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004080325 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0405658 |
| OPPOSITION | US6554852 |
| OPPOSITION | US7087073 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02069817 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008034277 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009052644 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009055952 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009132472 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9414598 |
| SEARCH | US4100954 |
| SEARCH | WO2008034277 |
| SEARCH | WO2008034278 |
| SEARCH | WO2008128367 |
| SEARCH | WO2009052644 |
| SEARCH | WO2010045751 |
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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Abstract
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