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The patent EP2780526 was granted to Dorma on Jul 24, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 6, 2012 under application number EP12790404A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEZE | Jun 1, 2022 | MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE4323152 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006244271 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005019577 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10101704 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19500944 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19726021 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3638353 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3823487 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4323152 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006244271 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005019577 |
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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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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