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The patent EP2822777 was granted to Amcor Group on Oct 11, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 6, 2013 under application number EP13757848A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILLARD | Jul 11, 2018 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| HAMM & WITTKOPP | Jul 11, 2018 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007033031 |
| EXAMINATION | US2010090455 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0107175 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005109227 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005150592 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007068404 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011073356 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5985376 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101973170 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1689586 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0107175 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007033031 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012099698 |
| OTHER | WO0107175 |
| OTHER | WO2007033031 |
| OTHER | WO2012099698 |
| SEARCH | CN101973170 |
| SEARCH | WO2007033031 |
| SEARCH | WO2012099698 |
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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