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The patent EP2776174 was granted to Focke on Apr 17, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 2, 2012 under application number EP12786830A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GD | Jan 10, 2020 | BIANCIARDI | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010136096 |
| EXAMINATION | US2001023876 |
| EXAMINATION | US5673820 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1128400 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003161939 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003205588 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004081759 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004195278 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010136096 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2341136 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001046940 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005238177 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH06122206 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS62221463 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011118098 |
| OPPOSITION | US5673820 |
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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