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The patent EP2646208 was granted to Organoclick on Jul 10, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 28, 2011 under application number EP11794440A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAPUAN SAHA | Apr 9, 2020 | LAINE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US1900212 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005129861 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3974318 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4612050 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5205874 |
| DESCRIPTION | US63618 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7297411 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO02078865 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003116054 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6146766 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009087262 |
| OPPOSITION | US4612050 |
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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