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The patent EP2679332 was granted to Nitto Belgium on Mar 10, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 25, 2013 under application number EP13173636A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLIFILM PROTECTION | Dec 10, 2021 | DR SOLF & ZAPF PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTS PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004235194 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010003817 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4433626 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1184437 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1577358 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2722375 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004235194 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008014407 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012018903 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011122437 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012066217 |
| SEARCH | EP1184437 |
| SEARCH | GB2492304 |
| SEARCH | US2008014407 |
| SEARCH | US2012018903 |
| SEARCH | WO2011122437 |
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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German translation of the claims
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Description
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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European search opinion
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Abstract
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