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The patent EP2848600 was granted to Etex Services on May 22, 2019. The application was filed on Sep 13, 2013 under application number EP13184402A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES HARDIE TECHNOLOGY | Feb 21, 2020 | WALSHE | ADMISSIBLE |
| SOCIETA ITALIANA LASTRE | Feb 21, 2020 | ZAMBARDINO | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2036871 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003203117 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004211340 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005072056 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006024480 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009162602 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010136269 |
| OPPOSITION | US3401493 |
| OPPOSITION | US6539643 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0165021 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03045688 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006086842 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9845222 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9928275 |
| SEARCH | US2003203117 |
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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