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The patent EP2861540 was granted to AGC Glass Europe on Mar 20, 2019. The application was filed on Jun 7, 2013 under application number EP13727220A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGFA GEVAERT | Dec 19, 2019 | VIAENE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2127781 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4451329 |
| EXAMINATION | US2012021193 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2004026977 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0937691 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2075238 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007269737 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008269049 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011267697 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4451329 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006087320 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008142477 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012021193 |
| OPPOSITION | US4451329 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0111426 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004002746 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011137144 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013013900 |
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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