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The patent EP2945948 was granted to Synthon on Apr 29, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 16, 2014 under application number EP14700674A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELKINGTON AND FIFE | Jan 29, 2021 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3932407 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4146718 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5391737 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009087673 |
| OPPOSITION | US3932407 |
| OPPOSITION | US4146718 |
| OPPOSITION | US5391737 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009087673 |
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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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Submission concerning representation
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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General authorisation
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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Claims
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