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The patent EP2928778 was granted to Innovia Films on Sep 7, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 3, 2013 under application number EP13805476A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TREOFAN GERMANY | Jul 16, 2019 | MAI BESIER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CA2010927 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009024810 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012088567 |
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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