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The patent EP2409816 was granted to Kuka Deutschland on Aug 18, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 6, 2011 under application number EP11005535A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKA EMIKA | Mar 6, 2019 | ROSLER RASCH VAN DER HEIDE & PARTNER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO2007093413 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102006046759 |
| SEARCH | US2001005120 |
| SEARCH | US2010137882 |
| SEARCH | WO2006091494 |
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