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The patent EP2434357 was granted to Siemens on Feb 12, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 22, 2010 under application number EP10178343A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LENZE | Nov 12, 2020 | FREISCHEM & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE10055169 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10144788 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004052555 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10339731 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1347356 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1892598 |
| OPPOSITION | US5774377 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0029917 |
| SEARCH | DE10055169 |
| SEARCH | DE102004052555 |
| SEARCH | EP1347356 |
| SEARCH | EP1892598 |
| SEARCH | US5774377 |
| SEARCH | WO0029917 |
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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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Designation of inventor
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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