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The patent EP2741711 was granted to Tendyne on May 30, 2018. The application was filed on Aug 13, 2012 under application number EP12825480A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| REININGER | Feb 27, 2019 | ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011069048 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008147179 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008243245 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010249489 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7442204 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009045338 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1849440 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009132035 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010037141 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010057262 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011069048 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011072084 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011111047 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012177942 |
| SEARCH | WO0182840 |
| SEARCH | WO2009026563 |
| SEARCH | WO2009045338 |
| SEARCH | WO2011069048 |
| SEARCH | WO2011072084 |
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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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Supplementary European search report
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Published international application - A2
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