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The patent EP2448057 was granted to Makita on May 13, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 24, 2011 under application number EP11186366A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARKS & CLERK | Feb 11, 2021 | ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2002210678 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004312789 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH07161340 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH07282858 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102007029747 |
| EXAMINATION | US7639019 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007029747 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29509512U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2015421 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2175514 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010228040 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20070029883 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002036481 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004263119 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005007068 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006091858 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007080667 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007252558 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009243545 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009289805 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010218386 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010221584 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010221591 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010221594 |
| OPPOSITION | US5903423 |
| OPPOSITION | US6072299 |
| OPPOSITION | US6084380 |
| OPPOSITION | US7109675 |
| OPPOSITION | US7508171 |
| OPPOSITION | US7639019 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005112221 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009102082 |
| SEARCH | US2004263119 |
| SEARCH | US2005007068 |
| SEARCH | US2009289805 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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