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The patent EP2724787 was granted to Nordson on Aug 21, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 9, 2013 under application number EP13187931A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAUMER HHS | May 14, 2020 | PATENTSHIP PATENTANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2011300295 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6230936 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8201717 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2119509 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2420816 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0772106 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2119509 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2386363 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH09187704 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005230423 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006065671 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008190365 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008205998 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009261121 |
| OPPOSITION | US4033484 |
| OPPOSITION | US4066188 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006088672 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007084891 |
| SEARCH | US2006182887 |
| SEARCH | US2008190365 |
| SEARCH | US2009261121 |
| SEARCH | US2011300295 |
| SEARCH | US5715972 |
| SEARCH | WO2011087961 |
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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