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The patent EP2483573 was granted to Pfenning Elektroanlagen on Jan 1, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 22, 2010 under application number EP10765373A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KONECRANES | Sep 30, 2020 | MOSER GOTZE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE202006017624U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2669317 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB715796 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH1135282 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS6232079U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3746182 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4715762 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202006017624U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3438985 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2669317 |
| OPPOSITION | GB386655 |
| OPPOSITION | US1906665 |
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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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A1
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