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The patent EP2791412 was granted to Enzymatic Deinking on Jan 18, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 11, 2012 under application number EP12810478A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENZYMES | Oct 17, 2023 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2007111920 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5110412 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5507914 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6066233 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6635146 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6808595 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6939437 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7067244 |
| EXAMINATION | US2006102299 |
| EXAMINATION | WO03021033 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011044646 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006048908 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011168344 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5620565 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6066233 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0068500 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006102299 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007074832 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03021033 |
| OTHER | US2006102299 |
| OTHER | WO03021033 |
| OTHER | WO2011044646 |
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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Oct 31, 2022
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Oct 31, 2022
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Oct 31, 2022
French translation of claims
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Oct 31, 2022
German translation of the claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended description with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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May 2, 2022
Communication from the Examining Division
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Nov 30, 2021
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 16, 2021
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Nov 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 27, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
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Apr 27, 2021
Amended description with annotations
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Apr 27, 2021
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Apr 27, 2021
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Jan 26, 2021
Communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 1, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 1, 2020
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Dec 1, 2020
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Submission concerning representation
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Annex to the communication
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Nov 15, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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Citation filed by a third party
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Observations by third parties
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Jul 20, 2018
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Jan 16, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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Aug 31, 2017
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Mar 13, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Mar 7, 2017
Examination started
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Jan 22, 2015
Amendments received before examination
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Jan 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 22, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Sep 24, 2014
Jul 31, 2014
Matter concerning the application
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 10, 2014
Matter concerning the application
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Jul 10, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Written opinion
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Notification of election of EPO
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PCT demand form
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Copy of the international search report
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Jun 20, 2013
Published international application - A1
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Dec 21, 2012
Abstract
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Dec 21, 2012
Claims
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Dec 21, 2012
Description
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Dec 21, 2012
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