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The patent EP2514634 was granted to DE Rycke on May 17, 2017. The application was filed on Apr 20, 2011 under application number EP11075069A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUMBAUR | Feb 16, 2018 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE3909370 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1231103 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2768974 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1231103 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009016265 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20117919U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3424718 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1231103 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1329357 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2514634 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2768974 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2457896 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009102216 |
| OTHER | EP1231103 |
| OTHER | EP1329357 |
| SEARCH | EP1329357 |
| SEARCH | FR2768974 |
| SEARCH | US2009102216 |
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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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Refund of fees
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Nov 25, 2011
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
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Loss of priority right
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Refund order of filing/examination fee
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Designation of inventor
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Priority search results
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Request for grant of a European patent
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