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The patent EP2668445 was granted to Beckmann on Nov 3, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 2, 2012 under application number EP12707240A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEROS SLUISKIL | Aug 3, 2022 | ARNOLD & SIEDSMA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | CH676116 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102005048959 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19727172 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1348905 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1818611 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2052780 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2062647 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2128279 |
| OPPOSITION | CH676116 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005048959 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0460828 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1348905 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2052780 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008264768 |
| OPPOSITION | US5266494 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012169882 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9828230 |
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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Designation of inventor
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Published international application - A2
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Abstract
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