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The patent EP2255931 was granted to Kuka Deutschland on Dec 23, 2020. The application was filed on May 19, 2010 under application number EP10005239A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 | Dec 6, 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 |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006022483 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0312544 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1117020 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007030271 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7295891 |
| OPPOSITION | US4773025 |
| SEARCH | DE19618332 |
| SEARCH | DE19811049 |
| SEARCH | EP0706103 |
| SEARCH | US5726896 |
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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