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The patent EP2790842 was granted to Saint Gobain on Jun 7, 2017. The application was filed on Nov 2, 2012 under application number EP12780499A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEBASTO | Mar 7, 2018 | EPPING HERMANN FISCHER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | GB1097461 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB1201292 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB2123841 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008134768 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2394747 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008134768 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005115782 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008134768 |
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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