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The patent EP2241597 was granted to Elringklinger on Mar 11, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 29, 2010 under application number EP10158128A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARL FREUDENBERG | Dec 10, 2020 | BANSE & STEGLICH PATENTANWALTE PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US3652409 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0138749 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008003466 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9004618 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9743102 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102005054612 |
| EXAMINATION | US5684088 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10108347 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007040095 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH08151497 |
| OPPOSITION | US5684088 |
| OPPOSITION | US6509422 |
| OPPOSITION | US6531559 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006121940 |
| SEARCH | US3652409 |
| SEARCH | WO0138749 |
| SEARCH | WO2008003466 |
| SEARCH | WO9004618 |
| SEARCH | WO9743102 |
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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