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The patent EP2856893 was granted to Fontem on Oct 4, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 2, 2013 under application number EP13004749A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOVENTURES | Mar 7, 2019 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2443946 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011304282 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6040560 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013104916 |
| OPPOSITION | US5322075 |
| OPPOSITION | US5499636 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011050964 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9817131 |
| SEARCH | EP2460423 |
| SEARCH | US2013104916 |
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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