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The patent EP2765581 was granted to Nexans on Nov 30, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 11, 2014 under application number EP14154578A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARKER BRETTELL | Aug 29, 2023 | BARKER BRETTELL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2010193217 |
| EXAMINATION | US4532375 |
| EXAMINATION | US5304739 |
| EXAMINATION | US6337443 |
| OPPOSITION | US4532375 |
| OPPOSITION | US4902444 |
| OPPOSITION | US5477011 |
| SEARCH | CN201893135U |
| SEARCH | WO0118824 |
| SEARCH | WO2007035780 |
| SEARCH | WO2012159221 |
| SEARCH | WO9307627 |
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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