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The patent EP2407041 was granted to HD Inspiration Holding on Jan 30, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 19, 2007 under application number EP11184483A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSITIONS OPTICAL | Oct 29, 2019 | F & E PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE20012300U |
| OPPOSITION | GB2370972 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004125337 |
| OPPOSITION | US5652964 |
| OPPOSITION | US6328446 |
| OPPOSITION | US6814896 |
| SEARCH | DE20012300U |
| SEARCH | EP0250193 |
| SEARCH | GB2352961 |
| SEARCH | GB2368260 |
| SEARCH | GB2370972 |
| SEARCH | US2004246437 |
| SEARCH | US2006023160 |
| SEARCH | US5014366 |
| SEARCH | US5177509 |
| SEARCH | US5652964 |
| SEARCH | US6113813 |
| SEARCH | WO0218986 |
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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