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The patent EP2281771 was granted to Manitowoc Crane Companies on Oct 26, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 6, 2010 under application number EP10172110A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEREX | Jan 26, 2018 | MOSER GOTZE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4953722 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5176267 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7546928 |
| EXAMINATION | US6568547 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19931301 |
| OPPOSITION | FR1548415 |
| OPPOSITION | US4196816 |
| OPPOSITION | US4729486 |
| OPPOSITION | US5598935 |
| SEARCH | CN101445209 |
| SEARCH | CN201284198Y |
| SEARCH | EP0856486 |
| SEARCH | EP1916220 |
| SEARCH | EP1990306 |
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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