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The patent EP2131257 was granted to Kuka Deutschland on Jul 25, 2018. The application was filed on May 15, 2009 under application number EP09006626A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKA EMIKA | Apr 25, 2019 | ROSLER RASCH VAN DER HEIDE & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19626459 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5911892 |
| EXAMINATION | US5911892 |
| SEARCH | DE19626459 |
| SEARCH | DE3211992 |
| SEARCH | EP1582955 |
| SEARCH | US4791588 |
| SEARCH | US6385508 |
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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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Advice of delivery
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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