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The patent EP2514448 was granted to Nikkiso on Mar 10, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 14, 2010 under application number EP10837603A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B BRAUN AVITUM | Dec 10, 2021 | WINTER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2002516722 |
| EXAMINATION | US5247434 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2002516722 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH11226119 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS61155735 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2218472 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11337489 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS61155735 |
| OPPOSITION | US5863421 |
| OPPOSITION | US6666840 |
| SEARCH | US2002145122 |
| SEARCH | US2009054822 |
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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