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The patent EP2473966 was granted to Crown Equipment on Nov 6, 2019. The application was filed on Aug 30, 2010 under application number EP10814328A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUNGHEINRICH | Aug 5, 2020 | HAUCK | - |
| JUNGHEINRICH | Aug 5, 2020 | HAUCK PATENTANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20070956022 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20070956045 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20090166494 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1189393 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008154691 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008154712 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1189393 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR20090013529 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002107873 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006142913 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007213897 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1189393 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008154712 |
| SEARCH | US2008154691 |
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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Published international application - A2
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