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The patent EP2918038 was granted to Cram Worldwide on Oct 25, 2017. The application was filed on Nov 12, 2013 under application number EP13852471A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUNDESDRUCKEREI | Jul 25, 2018 | RICHARDT PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003188153 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004003272 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004049700 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007136200 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012159175 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004049700 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007067332 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007204104 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010115078 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011107103 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011282840 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012042162 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010135412 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011002741 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012147087 |
| SEARCH | US2004049700 |
| SEARCH | US2007067332 |
| SEARCH | US2011246433 |
| SEARCH | US2012042162 |
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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