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The patent EP2635932 was granted to Endochoice Innovation Center on Jun 5, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 27, 2011 under application number EP11835736A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARL STORZ | Feb 28, 2020 | WEIDNER STERN JESCHKE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0710039 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005168616 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006221457 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5870234 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6476851 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7362516 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002161282 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004160682 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009306474 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010076268 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010081875 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010201985 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5296971 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5359456 |
| SEARCH | EP0710039 |
| SEARCH | US2006221457 |
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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