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The patent EP2802562 was granted to Chinoin Gygyszer S Vegyszeti Termkek Gyra ZRT on Jan 23, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 10, 2012 under application number EP12816098A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLATZ | Oct 23, 2019 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2143712 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5510383 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011046569 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011055377 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011046569 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CS239696 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2143712 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2143712 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2495235 |
| OPPOSITION | US4638002 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012164324 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9300329 |
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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Authorisation
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