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The patent EP2963199 was granted to Akustik & Innovation on Apr 7, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 25, 2015 under application number EP15173915A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINTA ACOUSTIC | Jan 7, 2022 | MULLER | ADMISSIBLE |
| PINTA ACOUSTIC | Jan 7, 2022 | MULLER, ENNO , RIEDER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102009007891 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4424328 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1300511 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2394265 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004069564 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6217691 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012107053 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1300511 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2963199 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003039793 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004023586 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007066176 |
| OPPOSITION | US6669265 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010089398 |
| SEARCH | DE4424328 |
| SEARCH | EP1300511 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Mar 2, 2021
English translation of the claims
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended description with annotations
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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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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Payment of fees and costs
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Communication to designated inventor
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