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The patent EP2718630 was granted to Schott on Jul 6, 2022. The application was filed on May 4, 2012 under application number EP12726592A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUROKERA SNC | Apr 5, 2023 | SAINT GOBAIN RECHERCHE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10052370 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102009013127 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010061123 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6369365 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102008012602 |
| EXAMINATION | DE202010014361U |
| EXAMINATION | EP1505354 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1596499 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1607782 |
| EXAMINATION | US2007108184 |
| EXAMINATION | US5932128 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102008012602 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10309225 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202010014361U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1429366 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2048781 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2005093209 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005252754 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007108184 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2060529 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008021943 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202010013087U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0446642 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2048780 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2085702 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2166815 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006125645 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008267633 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003210537 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007108184 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008103876 |
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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