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The patent EP2565306 was granted to Oerlikon Textile on Jul 26, 2017. The application was filed on Aug 21, 2012 under application number EP12005963A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASCHINENFABRIK RIETER | Apr 26, 2018 | CANZLER & BERGMEIER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE7148737U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1612308 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004053505 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2140067 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2336081 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2454721 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3624212 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3819607 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3927684 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4442384 |
| OPPOSITION | DE7148737U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0415290 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1143909 |
| SEARCH | EP0541483 |
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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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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European search opinion
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Letter which had not been notified
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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