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The patent EP2788158 was granted to Boxplan & Cokg on Aug 1, 2018. The application was filed on Nov 30, 2012 under application number EP12806368A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARL MARBACH | Apr 30, 2019 | LAMBACHER | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE29707792U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE4103339 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5049122 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5291652 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10023896 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010020413 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010020671 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202008012789U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202010006740U |
| OPPOSITION | DE29603683U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3834096 |
| OPPOSITION | DE9013010U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0523327 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013083477 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9823418 |
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 allow further processing
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Payment of fees and costs
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