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The patent EP2546581 was granted to IV Produkt on Aug 30, 2017. The application was filed on Jul 13, 2012 under application number EP12176432A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEGON FLAKTGROUP SWEDEN | May 29, 2018 | WESTPATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| SWEGON FLAKTGROUP SWEDEN | May 29, 2018 | WESTPATENT AB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102008038938 |
| DESCRIPTION | SE463944 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008038938 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202005013250U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3030778 |
| OPPOSITION | SE463944 |
| SEARCH | DE102008038938 |
| SEARCH | DE202005013250U |
| SEARCH | SE463944 |
| SEARCH | WO0122021 |
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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Refund of fees
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Amended claims with annotations
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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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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Priority search results
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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