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The patent EP2564672 was granted to OR on Nov 27, 2019. The application was filed on Apr 21, 2011 under application number EP11774184A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING | Aug 27, 2020 | BEDER | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | JP2009054496 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008258646 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7529594 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7633406 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2499884 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001210476 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003234197 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009054496 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07312294 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH09283282 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11214167 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007057807 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008258646 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010060173 |
| OPPOSITION | US5220250 |
| OPPOSITION | US7623042 |
| OPPOSITION | US7633406 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008033029 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009003279 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009137041 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010124315 |
| SEARCH | US2010060173 |
| SEARCH | WO2009003279 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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European search opinion
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Published international application - A1
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