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The patent EP2840100 was granted to Spcm on Aug 7, 2019. The application was filed on Aug 18, 2014 under application number EP14181277A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEMIRA OYJ | May 29, 2020 | BOCO | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US7001953 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8021516 |
| EXAMINATION | WO02084070 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002188040 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003199642 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006000568 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009043051 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011263796 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013139986 |
| OPPOSITION | US3770673 |
| OPPOSITION | US3991135 |
| OPPOSITION | US5075401 |
| OPPOSITION | US6124396 |
| OPPOSITION | US7001953 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006071961 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9718167 |
| SEARCH | US7001953 |
| SEARCH | WO2006071961 |
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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English translation of the claims
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Abstract
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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