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The patent EP2700702 was granted to Andreas Stihl on Jan 9, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 3, 2008 under application number EP13005474A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANTMANNEN ASPEN | Oct 8, 2019 | AWA SWEDEN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | FR1415911 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB1293085 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB465459 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006131209 |
| EXAMINATION | GB1159295 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1159295 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1293085 |
| OPPOSITION | GB465459 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006101712 |
| OPPOSITION | US3249650 |
| OTHER | EP2031043 |
| OTHER | GB1159295 |
| SEARCH | FR1415911 |
| SEARCH | GB1293085 |
| SEARCH | GB465459 |
| SEARCH | US2006131209 |
| SEARCH | WO0029515 |
| SEARCH | WO2006083699 |
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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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Search started
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Authorisation
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