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The patent EP2509848 was granted to Gestamp Hardtech on Apr 13, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 11, 2010 under application number EP10836279A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK | Mar 14, 2018 | KSOLL | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5972134 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7278287 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009123538 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004032599 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005003978 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008061179 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10323746 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19743802 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009002575U |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009286268 |
| OPPOSITION | US5972134 |
| OPPOSITION | US7278287 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03035453 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009123538 |
| SEARCH | DE202009002575U |
| SEARCH | JP2009286268 |
| SEARCH | WO03035453 |
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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