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The patent EP2753634 was granted to Ares Trading on Nov 1, 2017. The application was filed on Aug 17, 2012 under application number EP12823797A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEHMEL & BETTENHAUSEN | Jul 31, 2018 | RUCKERL | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO03072060 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005042569 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005075498 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005136521 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008076155 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0036092 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005075498 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009111347 |
| SEARCH | WO03072060 |
| SEARCH | WO2005042569 |
| SEARCH | WO2005075498 |
| SEARCH | WO2009111347 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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General authorisation
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Amended claims with annotations
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European search opinion
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Supplementary European search report
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Amended description with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Payment of fees and costs
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Converted Sequence Listing
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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