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The patent EP2841634 was granted to Oerlikon Textile on Jun 6, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 15, 2013 under application number EP13718534A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| REIFENHAUSER MASCHINENFABRIK | Mar 6, 2019 | ANDREJEWSKI HONKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE3041089 |
| EXAMINATION | US2009162276 |
| EXAMINATION | US6517648 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19913162 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008026659 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010266824 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3607588 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3978185 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4375446 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010054943 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1570121 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007042662 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010266824 |
| OPPOSITION | US3978185 |
| OPPOSITION | US4375446 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004083510 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008087193 |
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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