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The patent EP2513009 was granted to Ceramtec on Mar 22, 2017. The application was filed on Dec 16, 2010 under application number EP10795340A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATHYS BETTLACH | Dec 22, 2017 | GRITSCHNEDER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2168936 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002010070 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5032555 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0180783 |
| OPPOSITION | DD263703 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007020473 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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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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Published international application - A1
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