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The patent EP2701132 was granted to Novar on Jul 4, 2018. The application was filed on Aug 23, 2012 under application number EP12181611A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEKATRON VERTRIEBS | Apr 4, 2019 | MAUCHER JENKINS PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009049949 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10131589 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006015175 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011010922 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3907652 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4322841 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0111178 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1777903 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2169645 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002125840 |
| OPPOSITION | US4491830 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008133909 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009099662 |
| SEARCH | DE102005037047 |
| SEARCH | EP2169645 |
| SEARCH | EP2216760 |
| SEARCH | US2012206257 |
| SEARCH | WO2009049949 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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