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The patent EP2435455 was granted to Fibria Innovations on Feb 23, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 15, 2010 under application number EP10779949A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOFFMANN EITLE | Nov 22, 2022 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4764596 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7465791 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007129921 |
| EXAMINATION | US5788812 |
| SEARCH | US4764596 |
| SEARCH | WO0075153 |
| SEARCH | WO2007129921 |
| SEARCH | WO2009028969 |
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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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Decision to allow further processing
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