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The patent EP2949465 was granted to Alba Services on Dec 9, 2020. The application was filed on May 30, 2014 under application number EP14170593A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOFFMANN NEOPAC | Sep 9, 2021 | E BLUM | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102005003922 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007027873 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2300807 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0151978 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0939037 |
| OPPOSITION | US3307738 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006133692 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011083499 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013004646 |
| SEARCH | DE102007027873 |
| SEARCH | WO2011083499 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Matter concerning the application
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Abstract
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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