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The patent EP2485020 was granted to Krohne on May 17, 2017. The application was filed on Dec 16, 2011 under application number EP11009904A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENDRESSHAUSER DEUTSCHLAND AGCO | Feb 8, 2018 | - | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102004035971 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2159552 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2516971 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2516972 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006010687 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9608697 |
| SEARCH | DE102004035971 |
| SEARCH | DE102009001472 |
| SEARCH | EP1319930 |
| SEARCH | US5969264 |
| SEARCH | WO2008111983 |
| SEARCH | WO9608697 |
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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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Examination started
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Amended claims with annotations
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Nov 26, 2013
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Feb 28, 2013
Priority search results
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Payment of fees and costs
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Mar 29, 2012
Letter concerning the priority
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Mar 29, 2012
Priority document
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Jan 13, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
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Dec 16, 2011
Abstract
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Dec 16, 2011
Claims
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Dec 16, 2011
Description
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Dec 16, 2011
Designation of inventor
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Dec 16, 2011
Drawings
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Dec 16, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
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