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The patent EP2578266 was granted to Focusmed on Aug 1, 2018. The application was filed on Feb 28, 2012 under application number EP12157265A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELEA ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING | Apr 30, 2019 | MARCHIORO | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2007088413 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1545699 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1631203 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1633263 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007088413 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9965411 |
| SEARCH | US2003220635 |
| SEARCH | US2004030334 |
| SEARCH | US2009018628 |
| SEARCH | US2009281537 |
| SEARCH | US2011015687 |
| SEARCH | US7758537 |
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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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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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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Refund of fees
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Abstract
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Authorisation
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Matter concerning the application
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Note on telephone consultation
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Authorisation
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for grant of a European patent
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