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The patent EP2617045 was granted to Schleifring on Mar 18, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 15, 2011 under application number EP11767396A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE | Dec 16, 2020 | - | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1481407 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7197113 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010102987 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2775383 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008204182 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004028595 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2827386 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29503608U |
| OPPOSITION | US2006022785 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007188284 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009116618 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010148505 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010225433 |
| OPPOSITION | US5001585 |
| OPPOSITION | US6069430 |
| OPPOSITION | US6388548 |
| OPPOSITION | US7197113 |
| OPPOSITION | US7593502 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010102987 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010143084 |
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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French translation of claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Letter concerning the 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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Published international application - A4
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Sep 15, 2011
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Abstract
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