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The patent EP2231369 was granted to Kuka Deutschland on Jan 24, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 11, 2008 under application number EP08867552A. 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 | Oct 24, 2018 | ROSLER RASCH VAN DER HEIDE & PARTNER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP1445075 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102004030144 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102006022889 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1367314 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10013059 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1445075 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005017602 |
| OPPOSITION | US3365689 |
| OPPOSITION | US3665756 |
| OPPOSITION | US3771359 |
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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