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The patent EP2690883 was granted to Freebit on Oct 11, 2017. The application was filed on Jul 27, 2012 under application number EP12178314A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOSE | Jul 11, 2018 | PETERREINS SCHLEY | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO0245390 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008147215 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009143055 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2645736 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2737720 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2839674 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2009018825 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013016336 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013158478 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102611957 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001333484 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003174853 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009285436 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012128192 |
| OPPOSITION | US5305387 |
| OPPOSITION | US6683965 |
| OPPOSITION | US8139806 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0150813 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008012401 |
| SEARCH | DE10117705 |
| SEARCH | DE8911607U |
| SEARCH | FR2437802 |
| SEARCH | GB833506 |
| SEARCH | US3053061 |
| SEARCH | US5712453 |
| SEARCH | WO03096745 |
| SEARCH | WO2004068896 |
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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Amended claims with annotations
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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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(Electronic) Receipt
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Abstract
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning search matters
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Modified abstract
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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