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The patent EP2917372 was granted to Genia on Apr 8, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 7, 2013 under application number EP13853114A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES POOLE | Jan 8, 2021 | TOMBLING | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010243449 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011014604 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011193570 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013109970 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013240359 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010004265 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012083249 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013109970 |
| SEARCH | WO2013109970 |
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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