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The patent EP2682500 was granted to Wefa Singen on Aug 19, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 29, 2011 under application number EP13187049A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IHI IONBOND | May 19, 2021 | HOFFMANN EITLE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1001884 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1011885 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6176153 |
| SEARCH | US2008261058 |
| SEARCH | US2010199738 |
| SEARCH | US6176153 |
| SEARCH | WO2007013683 |
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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