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The patent EP2559266 was granted to R F Products on Oct 14, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 12, 2011 under application number EP11769420A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAGENUK MARINEKOMMUNIKATION | Jul 12, 2021 | WASILJEFF | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP1187356 |
| EXAMINATION | FR2907996 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002186665 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008002670 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010080177 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6570867 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1187356 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2907996 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002186665 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007105587 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007178839 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010080177 |
| OPPOSITION | US6064861 |
| OPPOSITION | US6570867 |
| OPPOSITION | US7382185 |
| OPPOSITION | US7715722 |
| OPPOSITION | US7720506 |
| SEARCH | US2007105587 |
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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