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The patent EP2346133 was granted to Siemens on Nov 1, 2017. The application was filed on Jan 14, 2010 under application number EP10000319A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONVERTERTEC DEUTSCHLAND | Aug 1, 2018 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
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European search opinion
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