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The patent EP2786361 was granted to ART FI on Sep 7, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 29, 2012 under application number EP12799538A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEIERSDORF | Jun 11, 2020 | BEIERSDORF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011080332 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10213955 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10336218 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19509079 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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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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