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The patent EP2347978 was granted to Terberg Machines on Jan 8, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 10, 2010 under application number EP10190679A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOLLER KIPPER | Oct 7, 2020 | WSL PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | WITHDRAWN |
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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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