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The patent EP2840112 was granted to Baerlocher on Apr 10, 2019. The application was filed on Aug 21, 2013 under application number EP13181133A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKDENIZ CHEMSON ADDITIVES | Jan 9, 2020 | VIERING | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0330097 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0398620 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0889085 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006131455 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9108984 |
| SEARCH | EP0565184 |
| SEARCH | US2005006628 |
| SEARCH | US6143814 |
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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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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