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The patent EP2425588 was granted to Weidmller Interface on Feb 12, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 27, 2010 under application number EP10720371A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEW EURODRIVE | Dec 4, 2017 | TUNGLER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19640367 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE29624219U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1885085 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2073315 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10203765 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19600997 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29624219U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1739804 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1885085 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2073315 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008303351 |
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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