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The patent EP2420749 was granted to Interalu on Aug 26, 2020. The application was originally filed on Aug 19, 2011 under application number EP11006777A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN NERGY SPRL | Mar 28, 2018 | QUINTELIER | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE9216792U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0548480 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0651107 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0897040 |
| SEARCH | DE202006002111U |
| SEARCH | DE4318833 |
| SEARCH | DE9401030U |
| SEARCH | EP0733865 |
| SEARCH | GB2262548 |
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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Authorisation
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended claims with annotations
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Matter concerning the application
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Amended claims with annotations
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Oct 6, 2011
Refund order of filing/examination fee
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Abstract
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Authorisation
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Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Sep 8, 2011
Drawings
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Sep 8, 2011
Letter concerning the priority
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Sep 8, 2011
Priority document
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Aug 24, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
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Request for grant of a European patent
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Priority search results
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Request for grant of a European patent
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