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The patent EP2142740 was granted to Julius Blum on Apr 18, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 25, 2008 under application number EP08733256A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_0001153/2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | Julius Blum | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KESSEBOHMER BESCHLAGSYSTEME | Jan 17, 2019 | BUSSE & BUSSE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0561361 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2912237 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006099645 |
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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