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The patent EP2485099 was granted to Richemont on Sep 2, 2020. The application was filed on Feb 1, 2012 under application number EP12153503A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICB INGENIEURS CONSEILS EN BREVETS | Jun 2, 2021 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0074040 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004155384 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2010290319 |
| OPPOSITION | CH684861G |
| OPPOSITION | CH700273 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0074040 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0379974 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1065576 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002228771 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010290319 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005025783 |
| SEARCH | EP0074040 |
| SEARCH | EP1680251 |
| SEARCH | US2004155384 |
| SEARCH | US2010290319 |
| SEARCH | WO2005025783 |
| SEARCH | WO2005025784 |
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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