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The patent EP2959774 was granted to Inguran on Feb 6, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 29, 2004 under application number EP15177779A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | Nov 6, 2019 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | US2003157475 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3791517 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4395397 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4756427 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4896966 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4896967 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5135759 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5249610 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5643796 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5985216 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6357307 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6372506 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6432246 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0241906 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0243574 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0137655 |
| OPPOSITION | US6395305 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0137655 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0243574 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004012837 |
| SEARCH | US6395305 |
| SEARCH | WO0243574 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Maintenance of the application
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Modified abstract
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Letter which had not been notified
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Communication to designated inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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