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The patent EP2527570 was granted to Dorma on Dec 8, 2021. The application was filed on Apr 25, 2012 under application number EP12002918A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSA ABLOY SICHERHEITSTECHNIK | Sep 16, 2019 | LOUIS POHLAU LOHRENTZ | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE202010010895U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2522973 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10329636 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1772882U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202010010895U |
| OPPOSITION | DE2522973 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2853027 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0279878 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0861958 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003127869 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005064104 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005080718 |
| SEARCH | DE202010010895U |
| SEARCH | US2003127869 |
| SEARCH | WO2005064104 |
| SEARCH | WO2005080718 |
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 concerning fees and payments
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English translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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