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The patent EP2640476 was granted to Lamart on Oct 4, 2017. The application was filed on Nov 18, 2011 under application number EP11840751A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEINEMANN | Jul 4, 2018 | ABITZ & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2006046598 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008166937 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010123771 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008166937 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4600634 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5418050 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6670291 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008166937 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010123771 |
| SEARCH | EP0736373 |
| SEARCH | US2006046598 |
| SEARCH | US2008166937 |
| SEARCH | US2013196136 |
| SEARCH | WO2009052015 |
| SEARCH | WO2010123771 |
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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French translation of claims
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Letter dealing with oral proceedings
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Annex to the communication
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Annex to the communication
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European search opinion
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Supplementary European search report
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Search started
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Submission concerning representation
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Communication to designated inventor
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Annex
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Submission concerning representation
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A2
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