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The patent EP2088276 was granted to Eduard Hueck on May 24, 2017. The application was filed on Jan 27, 2009 under application number EP09001055A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| REYNAERS ALUMINIUM | Feb 22, 2018 | DONNE | ADMISSIBLE |
| SCHUCO | Feb 21, 2018 | SPECHT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005032176 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005032176 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19730033 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29507461U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0829609 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0071849 |
| SEARCH | DE102005032176 |
| SEARCH | DE29507046U |
| SEARCH | DE29701029U |
| SEARCH | FR2718784 |
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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Refund of fees
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General enquiry
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Request for grant of a European patent
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