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The patent EP2468838 was granted to IFP Energies Nouvelles on Jul 24, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 17, 2011 under application number EP11290528A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NESTE OYJ | Apr 23, 2020 | ZACCO DENMARK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0046504 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0065400 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0077624 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1702888 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1741768 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2226375 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2882744 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2911866 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2940144 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2943071 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009318737 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7070745 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1741768 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2226375 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009318737 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010100565 |
| SEARCH | EP1741768 |
| SEARCH | EP2226375 |
| SEARCH | US2009318737 |
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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English translation of the claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Claims
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English translation of the claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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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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Abstract
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Claims
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Priority document
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Request for grant of a European patent
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