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The patent EP2836064 was granted to Vivi on Mar 13, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 9, 2013 under application number EP13720101A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOPF | Dec 13, 2024 | SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4903432 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005120212 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0287284 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2724812 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4299054 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4903432 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005120212 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010082814 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0287284 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2724812 |
| OPPOSITION | US4299054 |
| OPPOSITION | US4903432 |
| OPPOSITION | US4908315 |
| OPPOSITION | US5171683 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005120212 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010082814 |
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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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Communication to designated inventor
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Notification of election of EPO
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Published international application - A1
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