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The patent EP2434658 was granted to Andrew on Feb 12, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 22, 2011 under application number EP11182359A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMLAB DEUTSCHLAND | Nov 11, 2020 | SONNENBERG HARRISON PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | SE519389 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19950641 |
| OPPOSITION | DE60317345T |
| OPPOSITION | GB2426665 |
| OPPOSITION | SE519389 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011009056 |
| OPPOSITION | US6487393 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009061136 |
| SEARCH | GB2426665 |
| SEARCH | US6487393 |
| SEARCH | WO2009061136 |
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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