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The patent EP2133289 was granted to KHT Kommissionier UND Handhabungstechnik on May 7, 2014. The application was filed on Jun 9, 2009 under application number EP09007605A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_848/2024 | Jan 2, 2025 | Knapp Smart Solutions | Infringement |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BECTON DICKINSON ROWA GERMANY | Feb 6, 2015 | ZENZ PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102004013353 |
| EXAMINATION | DE10125287 |
| EXAMINATION | JPH0661814U |
| OTHER | DE10125287 |
| OTHER | DE102004013353 |
| OTHER | JPH0661814U |
| OTHER | WO2008061951 |
| SEARCH | DE4317144 |
| SEARCH | JP2003054734 |
| SEARCH | JP2007168968 |
| SEARCH | WO2008061951 |
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