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The patent EP2504118 was granted to Oerlikon Surface Solutions on Jan 13, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 19, 2010 under application number EP10782200A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOTEK PRAZISIONSBOHRTECHNIK | Oct 12, 2021 | DREISS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004087356 |
| EXAMINATION | US2005244236 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2005118906 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006082206 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004087356 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006084859 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008030177 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006042226 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005244236 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004087356 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006084859 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008030177 |
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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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Matter concerning the application
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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Description
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