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The patent EP2745849 was granted to Archimedes on Jul 27, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 16, 2013 under application number EP13197549A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WITTHOFF JAEKEL STEINECKE PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | Apr 26, 2023 | WITTHOFF JAEKEL STEINECKE | ADMISSIBLE |
| WITTHOFF JAEKEL STEINECKE PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | Apr 26, 2023 | WITTHOFF JAEKEL STEINECKE PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2394670 |
| OPPOSITION | ITTO20121107 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012177619 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0045825 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03092618 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009039657 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9936090 |
| SEARCH | WO0045825 |
| SEARCH | WO03092618 |
| SEARCH | WO2009039657 |
| SEARCH | WO9936090 |
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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French translation of claims
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Submission concerning representation
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Letter to the Legal Division
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Payment of fees and costs
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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Communication to designated inventor
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Priority document
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Priority search results
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Request for grant of a European patent
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