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The patent EP2550400 was granted to VSL on Jun 14, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 26, 2010 under application number EP10710851A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYWIDAG SYSTEMS | Mar 2, 2021 | HERZOG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0437143 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2806107 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2148351 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03083216 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20311950U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0703326 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1131512 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH08302904 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0874937 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11280021 |
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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