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The patent EP2765787 was granted to Epos Group on Dec 11, 2019. The application was filed on Feb 7, 2013 under application number EP13154317A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GN HEARING | Sep 11, 2020 | GUARDIAN CONSULTING IS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1448016 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2463856 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2012074503 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2453118 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012093338 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012253798 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012284023 |
| OPPOSITION | US7359520 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012074503 |
| SEARCH | EP1339256 |
| SEARCH | GB2453118 |
| SEARCH | US2012253798 |
| SEARCH | WO2008041730 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Modified abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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