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The patent EP2642007 was granted to Toray Industries on Oct 24, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 21, 2011 under application number EP11850452A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGL CARBON | Jul 24, 2019 | BOTZENHARDT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2001164441 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003268669 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2005105491 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2006218793 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2007162185 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2009066885 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2009138143 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH06288084 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH08337960 |
| EXAMINATION | GB2012671 |
| EXAMINATION | JP3152748U |
| EXAMINATION | US2002135086 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2004137425 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2008081872 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2008132705 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP3152748U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH06285889 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2536546 |
| SEARCH | DE102009023529 |
| SEARCH | US2009309260 |
| SEARCH | US5609707 |
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 accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended claims with annotations
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Maintenance of the application
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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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Dec 30, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Dec 30, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
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Aug 28, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Matter concerning the application
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Information regarding early processing
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Abstract
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Drawings
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Payment of fees and costs
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Mar 12, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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International publication pamphlet
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