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The patent EP2472467 was granted to Takadu on Oct 27, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 4, 2011 under application number EP11157053A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BF SOFTWARE | Jul 26, 2022 | PAINHO | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2003097230 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007247331 |
| OTHER | US7920983 |
| SEARCH | KR20080005694 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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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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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Submission concerning representation
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Submission concerning representation
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Submission concerning representation
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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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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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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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended description with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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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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Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
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Claim deemed abandoned
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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