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The patent EP2732884 was granted to Nordson on Apr 8, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 9, 2013 under application number EP13187823A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAUMER HHS | Jan 5, 2021 | PATENTSHIP PATENTANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE10157143 |
| EXAMINATION | GB1237701 |
| EXAMINATION | US5549157 |
| EXAMINATION | US6439856 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2006050233 |
| OTHER | GB1237701 |
| OTHER | US5549157 |
| OTHER | US6439856 |
| SEARCH | EP0294858 |
| SEARCH | EP2273114 |
| SEARCH | US2003118459 |
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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