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The patent EP2768363 was granted to Illinois Tool Works on Sep 13, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 12, 2012 under application number EP12780611A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RATIONAL | Jun 13, 2018 | WEBER BRULS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1504666 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2098788 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004007564 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0170087 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1504666 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2098788 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004007564 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009134151 |
| OPPOSITION | US6262406 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0170087 |
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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Amended claims with annotations
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A2
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