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The patent EP2264325 was granted to SKF on Oct 25, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 12, 2003 under application number EP10180657A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | Mar 11, 2020 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE8420133U |
| EXAMINATION | DE1866122U |
| EXAMINATION | DE2409908 |
| EXAMINATION | DE3113911 |
| EXAMINATION | DE3120265 |
| EXAMINATION | DE8607236U |
| OPPOSITION | DE1133950 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20005228U |
| OPPOSITION | DE8607236U |
| SEARCH | DE1026577 |
| SEARCH | DE3509190 |
| SEARCH | DE7914789U |
| SEARCH | US5015105 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Nov 28, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
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Amendments received before examination
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 17, 2011
Written request for examination
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Jan 12, 2011
Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Description
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Sep 28, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
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Sep 12, 2003
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