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The patent EP2524259 was granted to Koninklijke Philips on Aug 18, 2021. The application was filed on Jan 13, 2011 under application number EP11704670A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAX PLANCK INNOVATION | Jul 17, 2019 | REHBERG HUPPE PARTNER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009087527 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2003167198 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202009007250U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006097063 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008145371 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003167198 |
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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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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