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The patent EP2580705 was granted to Docusign on Aug 8, 2018. The application was filed on Jun 13, 2011 under application number EP11793314A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCOTYP POSTALIA | May 8, 2019 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004255114 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006259440 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007136361 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008260287 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009024912 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002178187 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009024912 |
| SEARCH | US2002178187 |
| SEARCH | WO2004105311 |
| SEARCH | WO2009012478 |
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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Claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Submission concerning representation
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A2
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