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The patent EP2532812 was granted to Tropp on Jul 7, 2021. The application was filed on Apr 9, 2004 under application number EP12179284A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVEL SENTRY | Apr 7, 2022 | KRAUS & LEDERER | ADMISSIBLE |
| TRAVEL SENTRY | Apr 7, 2022 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP1529907 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000145216 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11131874 |
| OPPOSITION | US3447348 |
| OTHER | EP1529907 |
| OTHER | US3447348 |
| OTHER | US5237842 |
| SEARCH | EP1529907 |
| SEARCH | JPH07217294 |
| SEARCH | US3952559 |
| SEARCH | US5237842 |
| SEARCH | US6522253 |
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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