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The patent EP2656524 was granted to Goldpeak Innovations on Apr 14, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 20, 2011 under application number EP11850274A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARDEHLE PAGENBERG PARTNERSCHAFT MBB PATENTANWALTE | Jan 14, 2022 | BARDEHLE PAGENBERG PARTNERSCHAFT MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012068141 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2010537503 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2656524 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20100131864 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012087006 |
| SEARCH | WO2012068141 |
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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