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The patent EP2627712 was granted to Heraeus Deutschland on Aug 2, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 7, 2011 under application number EP11784935A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGFA GEVAERT | May 2, 2018 | - | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0339340 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0440957 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1227529 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102008059389 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1215224 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1505664 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005129857 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007117961 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2305686 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005053801 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005129857 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011019339 |
| OPPOSITION | US5766515 |
| OPPOSITION | US5998014 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004094501 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012048823 |
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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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Examination started
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Refund of fees
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Communication to designated inventor
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Priority search results
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Payment of fees and costs
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Payment of fees and costs
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Priority search results
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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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Published international application - A1
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