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The patent EP2255952 was granted to Stanley Electric on Nov 13, 2024. The application was filed on May 28, 2010 under application number EP10005585A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPKF LASER & ELECTRONICS | Nov 27, 2019 | RAU | ADMISSIBLE |
| LEISTER | Jul 31, 2019 | WITTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2000294013 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2001243812 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004349123 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH10310676 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005258152 |
| SEARCH | DE19808569 |
| SEARCH | EP1486315 |
| SEARCH | EP1714771 |
| SEARCH | JP2000294013 |
| SEARCH | JP2001243812 |
| SEARCH | JP2003276087 |
| SEARCH | JP2004261986 |
| SEARCH | JP2005119239 |
| SEARCH | JP2005254618 |
| SEARCH | JP2005262311 |
| SEARCH | US2005167042 |
| SEARCH | US2005266762 |
| SEARCH | US2005284851 |
| SEARCH | US2006163214 |
| SEARCH | US2008253000 |
| SEARCH | US6444946 |
| SEARCH | WO2007082992 |
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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