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The patent EP2612126 was granted to Inficon on Aug 18, 2021. The application was filed on Sep 1, 2011 under application number EP11757805A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFEIFFER VACUUM | Feb 19, 2019 | CROONENBROEK | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10031882 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005021909 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006047856 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH09292302 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3020746 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3786675 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102008013455 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102005021909 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19735250 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19813432 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3786675 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006047856 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19535832 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2042849 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2101163 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10213516 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009193876 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010005861 |
| OPPOSITION | US4106350 |
| OPPOSITION | US5661229 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009033978 |
| OPPOSITION | WO8905514 |
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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Communication to designated inventor
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