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The patent EP2761070 was granted to Kolon Industries on Nov 7, 2018. The application was filed on Sep 25, 2012 under application number EP12834841A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARL FREUDENBERG | Aug 2, 2019 | BANSE & STEGLICH PATENTANWALTE PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | JPH10266057 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH07189136 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR20050062134 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR20110001501 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008070465 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6485811 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0822284 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10266057 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20110001501 |
| SEARCH | US2006228963 |
| SEARCH | US2010180558 |
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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Sep 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 11, 2018
French translation of claims
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Sep 11, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Sep 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 16, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Annex to the communication
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Apr 6, 2018
Consultation by telephone/in person
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Apr 6, 2018
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 5, 2017
Claims
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Dec 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 18, 2017
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Nov 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 23, 2016
Deficiencies in an enquiry
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General enquiry
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 23, 2015
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Nov 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Submission concerning representation
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European search opinion
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Apr 30, 2015
Supplementary European search report
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Search started
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Dec 11, 2014
Submission concerning representation
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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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Information on entry into European phase
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 5, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Apr 4, 2013
Published international application - A1
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