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The patent EP2571976 was granted to Curetis on Jul 12, 2017. The application was filed on May 9, 2011 under application number EP11718666A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARNOLD & SIEDSMA | Apr 10, 2018 | PRINS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | KR20090110969 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003215845 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02056030 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005010186 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1932913 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007026435 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007160999 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007231793 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03104251 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005001086 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007133495 |
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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