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The patent EP2675282 was granted to A&A Fratelli Parodi on Apr 10, 2019. The application was filed on Feb 10, 2012 under application number EP12703542A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| REPSOL | Jan 10, 2020 | ZBM PATENTS ZEA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0950249 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB1509681 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2002049145 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006030499 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3996505 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4284522 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4355346 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008113866 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008143830 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2128873 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6528075 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007042420 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004069975 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011291059 |
| OPPOSITION | US6528075 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007041785 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008143830 |
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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Matter concerning the application
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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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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Communication to designated inventor
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Notification of the recording of a change
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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