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The patent EP2479398 was granted to Joseph Vgele on May 3, 2017. The application was filed on Jan 25, 2011 under application number EP11000585A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR | Feb 2, 2018 | KRAMER BARSKE SCHMIDTCHEN PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2008115989 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009023207 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1637710 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2170753 |
| OPPOSITION | US5228530 |
| SEARCH | FR2170753 |
| SEARCH | US2006258237 |
| SEARCH | US4535862 |
| SEARCH | US4872308 |
| SEARCH | US5228530 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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