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The patent EP2679518 was granted to Bemis on Jul 19, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 5, 2004 under application number EP12180852A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRAWMAN | Apr 18, 2018 | CSY LONDON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5020922 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5534276 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6015235 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6171627 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6183791 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6267661 |
| OPPOSITION | US5053259 |
| OPPOSITION | US5562996 |
| OPPOSITION | US5645788 |
| OPPOSITION | US5688456 |
| OPPOSITION | US6010792 |
| OPPOSITION | US6068933 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02051630 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02060267 |
| SEARCH | WO0037253 |
| SEARCH | WO02051630 |
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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