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The patent EP2186428 was granted to Schneider on Jan 17, 2018. The application was filed on Nov 11, 2009 under application number EP09175617A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_0000964/2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Texport Handelsgesellschaft | Generic |
| APP_35755/2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Texport Handelsgesellschaft | Generic |
| UPC_CFI_9/2024 | Jan 12, 2024 | Texport Handelsgesellschaft | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIOEN | Jan 31, 2014 | BRANTSANDPATENTS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0364370 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2846202 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008263744 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5274849 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0166193 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008127463 |
| OPPOSITION | US6397401 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9935926 |
| SEARCH | EP0364370 |
| SEARCH | FR2846202 |
| SEARCH | US2008263744 |
| SEARCH | US5274849 |
| SEARCH | WO0166193 |
| SEARCH | WO2008127463 |
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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