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The patent EP2851416 was granted to Bolton Manitoba on Jan 2, 2019. The application was filed on Sep 18, 2014 under application number EP14185358A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUCK CHEMIE | Sep 24, 2019 | MAMMEL UND MASER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1086199 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1325103 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10356254 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19910788 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1817399 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2851416 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9966017 |
| SEARCH | DE102004056554 |
| SEARCH | DE102010032417 |
| SEARCH | WO2009106220 |
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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Oct 6, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
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Withdrawal of an appeal
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Abstract
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Authorisation
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Designation of inventor
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Priority search results
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Request for grant of a European patent
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