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The patent EP2799035 was granted to Phenox on Sep 23, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 5, 2008 under application number EP14178708A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACANDIS | Jun 23, 2021 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4655771 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5061275 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102007061931 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2165684 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2005115118 |
| OPPOSITION | US4655771 |
| OPPOSITION | US5709713 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0044308 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03043527 |
| SEARCH | US2002165597 |
| SEARCH | US2002165601 |
| SEARCH | US3868956 |
| SEARCH | US4655771 |
| SEARCH | US4681110 |
| SEARCH | US5201757 |
| SEARCH | US7008446 |
| SEARCH | WO2006126182 |
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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