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The patent EP2686495 was granted to Aquis Sanitr on Sep 18, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2012 under application number EP12710142A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLANCO | Jun 18, 2025 | ULLRICH & NAUMANN PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10022350 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006060929 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE20313450U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19625252 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202006005303U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE20207365U |
| OPPOSITION | CA2006520 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19501716 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19625252 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202006005303U |
| OPPOSITION | DE20207365U |
| OPPOSITION | DE29720701U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2013677 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2146011 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2356468 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009056011 |
| OPPOSITION | US4669653 |
| OPPOSITION | US4896658 |
| OPPOSITION | US5551630 |
| OPPOSITION | US6286764 |
| OPPOSITION | US9139985 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007072054 |
| OTHER | DE19501716 |
| OTHER | DE202006005303U |
| OTHER | DE29720701U |
| OTHER | EP0910712 |
| OTHER | EP2146011 |
| OTHER | US2006214016 |
| OTHER | US2009056011 |
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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Refund of fees
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Aug 8, 2024
English translation of the claims
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Aug 8, 2024
French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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French translation of claims
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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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Oct 14, 2021
Translation of the claims
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Translation of the claims
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Observations by third parties
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Claims
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Oct 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
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Payment of fees and costs
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Mar 17, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Mar 17, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Payment of fees and costs
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Payment of fees and costs
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Jul 24, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
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Oct 10, 2012
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Copy of the international search report
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Sep 20, 2012
Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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