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The patent EP2963333 was granted to Valoya on Jan 4, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 16, 2010 under application number EP15158427A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOGAN LOVELLS | Sep 5, 2019 | FAHNDRICH | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2056364 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009231832 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1374665 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2963333 |
| OPPOSITION | FI20095967L |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008258356 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009081320 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010053341 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011033177 |
| SEARCH | EP1616930 |
| SEARCH | US2006285324 |
| SEARCH | US2007159091 |
| SEARCH | US2008173886 |
| SEARCH | US6686691 |
| SEARCH | WO2010053341 |
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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