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The patent EP2619576 was granted to Grabe on Jun 10, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 20, 2011 under application number EP11773381A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLOUGMANN VINGTOFT | Mar 9, 2021 | PLOUGMANN VINGTOFT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US7871769 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005260646 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007045996 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007045996 |
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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Description
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Published international application - A2
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Abstract
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Annex
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