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The patent EP2117745 was granted to Edag on Mar 4, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 14, 2008 under application number EP08707031A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNA METALFORMING | Nov 27, 2020 | RAUSCH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10011954 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10023351 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10338170 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19927208 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1420908 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1685915 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2007237283 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS569016B |
| DESCRIPTION | US5897796 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0722807 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1114690 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10023351 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19927208 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007237283 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS569016 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5897796 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10317552 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19932415 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0337182 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0855965 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1114690 |
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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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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