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The patent EP2875171 was granted to Vector Corrosion on Jan 3, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 18, 2013 under application number EP13820454A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E CHEM | Oct 3, 2024 | GILL JENNINGS & EVERY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CA2030970 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7909982 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011163005 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07316850 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007010335 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012068043 |
| OTHER | WO2013156691 |
| SEARCH | CA2030970 |
| SEARCH | US2008047843 |
| SEARCH | US2010314262 |
| SEARCH | US7909982 |
| SEARCH | WO2008118589 |
| SEARCH | WO2011163005 |
| SEARCH | WO2013156691 |
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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