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The patent EP2486519 was granted to Rochet on Aug 7, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 6, 2009 under application number EP09760710A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETAT BELGE | May 5, 2020 | GEVERS PATENTS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005050416 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007216535 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO02091252 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0209152 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007106541 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102005050416 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02091252 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007106541 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20015838U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1146701 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008092395 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005030977 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007159322 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007202927 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008018453 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008195859 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009176476 |
| OPPOSITION | US6816878 |
| OPPOSITION | US6823263 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0072612 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0178345 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02091252 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007106541 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008024972 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008073811 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008096206 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9933293 |
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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