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The patent EP2654385 was granted to Helvar on Nov 8, 2017. The application was filed on Apr 17, 2012 under application number EP12164384A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIDONIC | Apr 30, 2018 | ZUMTOBEL GROUP MANAGEMENT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | JP2008293730 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010084444 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1507327 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2538753 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2451467 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008293730 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009000465 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009115260 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009146934 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010005291 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010054834 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010084444 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010124314 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012010477 |
| SEARCH | US2002190665 |
| SEARCH | US2005035729 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Abstract
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