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The patent EP2770108 was granted to HP Real on May 5, 2021. The application was originally filed on Mar 25, 2013 under application number EP13160788A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLASSER & THEURER | Feb 3, 2022 | RAU | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | ATA385574 |
| OPPOSITION | AT198294B |
| OPPOSITION | AT339358B |
| OPPOSITION | DE2039784 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2114282 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2331915 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3136637 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0180570 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0518845 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0688902 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1653003 |
| OPPOSITION | US4092903 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02093019 |
| SEARCH | EP0688902 |
| SEARCH | EP1653003 |
| SEARCH | US4092903 |
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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Communication from the Legal Division
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Letter to the Legal Division
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Annex
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Submission concerning representation
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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