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The patent EP2981735 was granted to Hutchinson on Nov 4, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 1, 2014 under application number EP14718769A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAYCO EUROPE | Jul 29, 2021 | STUDIO TORTA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102010015901 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0965771 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2166251 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010167860 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6685785 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007093473 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0965771 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2545296 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008261739 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010167860 |
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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English 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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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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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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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Amended claims with annotations
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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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Communication to designated inventor
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Nov 12, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 29, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
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Oct 29, 2015
Submission concerning representation
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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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