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The patent EP2800639 was granted to SMS Meer on Jan 1, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 3, 2013 under application number EP13710053A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELI & C OFFICINE MECCANICHE | Sep 29, 2020 | PETRAZ | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2006092404 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005123292 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007003331 |
| OPPOSITION | JP4951600B |
| OPPOSITION | JPH02158512 |
| OPPOSITION | US3497084 |
| OPPOSITION | US3651921 |
| OPPOSITION | US4006828 |
| OPPOSITION | US4307594 |
| OPPOSITION | US5191818 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005123292 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006092404 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007003331 |
| OTHER | EP2800639 |
| OTHER | WO2005123292 |
| OTHER | WO2006092404 |
| OTHER | WO2007003331 |
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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Description
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French translation of claims
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Oct 12, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Patent document filed by a Third party
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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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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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Communication to designated inventor
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Free text
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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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Notification of election of EPO
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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