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The patent EP2821459 was granted to Cheil Industries on Oct 4, 2017. The application was filed on Dec 6, 2013 under application number EP13196046A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEHNS | Jun 25, 2018 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | KR20100028471 |
| DESCRIPTION | KR20130076669 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2709181 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003133075 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007134677 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010187977 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014217378 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014299865 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014306207 |
| OTHER | WO2012014841 |
| OTHER | WO2012153725 |
| OTHER | WO2013062075 |
| SEARCH | EP2403028 |
| SEARCH | KR20100028471 |
| SEARCH | US2012001165 |
| SEARCH | US2012223295 |
| SEARCH | US2013150576 |
| SEARCH | WO2011152596 |
| SEARCH | WO2012087955 |
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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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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Amendments received before examination
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Payment of fees and costs
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European search opinion
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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