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The patent EP2428912 was granted to NXP on Jul 19, 2017. The application was originally filed on Aug 16, 2011 under application number EP11177727A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUNDESDRUCKEREI | Apr 17, 2018 | PATENTSHIP PATENTANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0827100 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005030384 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006258289 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007106765 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007180485 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007210923 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007270167 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008030588 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008160984 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008204199 |
| OPPOSITION | US6112152 |
| SEARCH | EP0827100 |
| SEARCH | US2005030384 |
| SEARCH | US2007106765 |
| SEARCH | US2008204199 |
| SEARCH | US6112152 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Submission concerning representation
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Modified abstract
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Aug 16, 2011
General authorisation
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Aug 16, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
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