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The patent EP2450207 was granted to HUF Hlsbeck & Frst on Sep 20, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 30, 2010 under application number EP12153333A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT | Aug 28, 2019 | GOTTSCHALD PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
| IEE ELECTRONICS & ENGINEERING | Aug 25, 2019 | OFFICE FREYLINGER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102004037257 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004060618 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007009437 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008025669 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10340263 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0770749 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1600336 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2348505 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2386958 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH02144246 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11235961 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0108925 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005012044 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006024399 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009132766 |
| SEARCH | DE102004037257 |
| SEARCH | DE102008025669 |
| SEARCH | EP0770749 |
| SEARCH | EP1600336 |
| SEARCH | GB2348505 |
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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