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The patent EP2721181 was granted to Gutin on Dec 18, 2019. The application was filed on Jun 15, 2012 under application number EP12801070A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES POOLE | Sep 18, 2020 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
| HOFFMANN EITLE | Sep 17, 2020 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE | Sep 10, 2020 | LIER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2011160063 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR20040102024 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR20100058566 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006088870 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012015050 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6534293 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007035893 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9954498 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010130527 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010028288 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011106541 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011160063 |
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