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The patent EP2499775 was granted to Siemens on Aug 16, 2017. The application was filed on Nov 17, 2010 under application number EP10784285A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUNDESDRUCKEREI | May 15, 2018 | BITTNER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005010214 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102004052194 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1901145 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005010214 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004052194 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1901145 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004146163 |
| OPPOSITION | US5265164 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005010214 |
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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Aug 24, 2020
Aug 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Aug 18, 2020
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Aug 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Aug 14, 2020
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Aug 10, 2020
Aug 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 7, 2020
Aug 7, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
Aug 5, 2020
Aug 4, 2020
Aug 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 3, 2020
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Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
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Apr 24, 2020
Apr 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 20, 2020
General enquiry
Appeal
Apr 20, 2020
Mar 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Mar 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Mar 4, 2020
Mar 4, 2020
Mar 3, 2020
Feb 28, 2020
Feb 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 26, 2020
Feb 26, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Oct 22, 2019
Oct 17, 2019
Oct 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 11, 2019
Oct 11, 2019
Aug 14, 2019
Aug 14, 2019
Aug 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Aug 8, 2019
Aug 8, 2019
Notice of appeal
Appeal
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Authorisation
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Aug 17, 2017
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Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 30, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 30, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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May 30, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Mar 10, 2017
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Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Mar 10, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 10, 2017
Mar 7, 2017
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Mar 7, 2017
Authorisation
Search/Exam
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Dec 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 27, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 27, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Dec 27, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 27, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Dec 27, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Dec 27, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Dec 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 27, 2016
Aug 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Aug 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Search/Exam
Aug 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Search/Exam
Aug 19, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Aug 19, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Search/Exam
Aug 10, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Search/Exam
May 6, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 6, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 6, 2016
Jan 13, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jan 13, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 23, 2014
Dec 23, 2014
Dec 8, 2014
Feb 11, 2013
Feb 5, 2013
Feb 5, 2013
Feb 5, 2013
Jan 16, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Aug 28, 2012
Aug 22, 2012
Aug 10, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Jun 27, 2012
Jun 27, 2012
May 31, 2012
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May 31, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
May 18, 2012
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May 11, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 11, 2012
Abstract
Search/Exam
May 11, 2012
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Priority search results
Search/Exam
May 11, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
May 4, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 10, 2012
Feb 9, 2012
Written opinion
PCT2
Feb 9, 2012
Feb 9, 2012
Dec 12, 2011
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2011
Oct 31, 2011
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Oct 21, 2011
PCT demand form
PCT2
Oct 21, 2011
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Jul 21, 2011
Jun 30, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2011
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Feb 22, 2011
Feb 22, 2011
Feb 22, 2011
Nov 17, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Nov 17, 2010
Abstract
PCTRO
Nov 17, 2010
Claims
PCTRO
Nov 17, 2010
Description
PCTRO
Nov 17, 2010
Drawings
PCTRO