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The patent EP2786852 was granted to Buergofol on Mar 4, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 7, 2014 under application number EP14163674A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RELINEEUROPE | Nov 30, 2020 | DR LANGFINGER & PARTNER | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010023764 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1180225 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2573442 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010075946 |
| EXAMINATION | US2010075078 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011047824 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9504646 |
| OPPOSITION | AT52447B |
| OPPOSITION | DE10003285 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1180225 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2075296 |
| OPPOSITION | US4759814 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005110719 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9600688 |
| SEARCH | DE19823714 |
| SEARCH | DE19924251 |
| SEARCH | WO2005110719 |
| SEARCH | WO9854389 |
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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European search opinion
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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