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The patent EP2751213 was granted to Avery Dennison on Apr 6, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 31, 2012 under application number EP12759862A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENOLIT | Jan 6, 2020 | ZELLENTIN & PARTNER MBB PATENTANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20070757535 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20080323788 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4599381 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5192612 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5346766 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0523527 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005054346 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007115008 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19943330 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1943103 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2070712 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0687996 |
| OPPOSITION | US5346766 |
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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