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The patent EP2580716 was granted to Brooks Automation Germany on Jan 19, 2022. The application was filed on May 12, 2011 under application number EP11721276A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROCHER | Dec 23, 2019 | GILLE HRABAL PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB PATENTANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE19714799 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2885435 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP4140136B |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008186167 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009143814 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19714799 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202007009056U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202007017802U |
| OPPOSITION | DE29710367U |
| OPPOSITION | DE60034335T |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001019126 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007024742 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007109451 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009143814 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009152139 |
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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English translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Priority search results
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Refund of fees
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Amended claims with annotations
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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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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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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