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The patent EP2622981 was granted to Texco Hook & EYE Tape on Jan 13, 2021. The application was filed on Feb 3, 2012 under application number EP12250019A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRYM INTIMATES HONG KONG | Jan 27, 2021 | BUSE | ADMISSIBLE |
| PRYM INTIMATES HONG KONG | Jan 27, 2021 | KOHLSTEDDE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | GB1040305 |
| OPPOSITION | CH483804 |
| OPPOSITION | DE153833 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1969957 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1040305 |
| OPPOSITION | US1119721 |
| OPPOSITION | US1458807 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009199368 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009300824 |
| OTHER | DE153833 |
| OTHER | EP1969957 |
| OTHER | GB190406582 |
| OTHER | GB190600760 |
| OTHER | US2008295304 |
| OTHER | US3577609 |
| OTHER | US909554 |
| SEARCH | DE153833 |
| SEARCH | FR341677 |
| SEARCH | FR362473 |
| SEARCH | US2008214090 |
| SEARCH | US2008295304 |
| SEARCH | US3577609 |
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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