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The patent EP2502778 was granted to Heinrich Kopp on May 10, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 26, 2012 under application number EP12161317A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE CONNECTIVITY GERMANY | Feb 12, 2018 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0806825 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9531837 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009034886 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0806825 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1883143 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2184827 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010110055 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005253561 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010253357 |
| OPPOSITION | US3102222 |
| OPPOSITION | US3241028 |
| OPPOSITION | US5202617 |
| OPPOSITION | US6160379 |
| OPPOSITION | US6905362 |
| OPPOSITION | US7649342 |
| OPPOSITION | US7737655 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010040106 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9619860 |
| SEARCH | DE102009034886 |
| SEARCH | EP1883143 |
| SEARCH | US2002081486 |
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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Refund of fees
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Modified abstract
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Letter concerning the priority
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Abstract
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