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The patent EP2699962 was granted to UCL Business on Jun 6, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 13, 2012 under application number EP12719791A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEMTONICS KFT | Mar 5, 2019 | KACSUK | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | GB1006679 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008032061 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008032062 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010076579 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002141035 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008032061 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008032061 |
| OTHER | WO2008032061 |
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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