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The patent EP2969393 was granted to Greenleaf Technology on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 14, 2014 under application number EP14767411A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNAMETAL | Feb 29, 2024 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO9520071 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013109945 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2121710 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3344496 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3699843 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4583893 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4584798 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5145295 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1820902 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012288342 |
| OPPOSITION | US3344496 |
| OPPOSITION | US3699843 |
| OPPOSITION | US4583893 |
| OPPOSITION | US5145295 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013109945 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9520071 |
| SEARCH | EP1820902 |
| SEARCH | WO9520071 |
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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Filing of the translations of the claims
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Mar 9, 2023
French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Amended description with annotations
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Submission concerning representation
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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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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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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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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Submission concerning representation
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Information on Search Strategy
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Supplementary European search report
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Search started
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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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 - A2
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