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The patent EP2497650 was granted to Hueck Rheinische on Oct 11, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 10, 2011 under application number EP11001986A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESA | Jul 11, 2024 | BOTTI & FERRARI | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10224128 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2045363 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2060658 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2123476 |
| SEARCH | DE10217919 |
| SEARCH | DE10224128 |
| SEARCH | EP2045363 |
| SEARCH | EP2060658 |
| SEARCH | US2854336 |
| SEARCH | US4213819 |
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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