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The patent EP2610278 was granted to Werner Hollbeck on Dec 22, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 30, 2011 under application number EP11196205A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WACKER CHEMIE | Jul 2, 2018 | MIESKES | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | WO2005003201 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006117338 |
| SEARCH | EP2130850 |
| SEARCH | US2007066768 |
| SEARCH | US2007213492 |
| SEARCH | US2011151154 |
| SEARCH | WO2010139611 |
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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