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The patent EP2492162 was granted to Still on Apr 30, 2025. The application was filed on Jan 25, 2012 under application number EP12152442A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROWN EQUIPMENT | Dec 4, 2020 | MOORE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102009022170 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1302357 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008265602 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH06135260 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003088354 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008039990 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010250073 |
| OPPOSITION | US5070959 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011063823 |
| SEARCH | US5070959 |
| SEARCH | US7216024 |
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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