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The patent EP2520390 was granted to Klingelnberg on Apr 20, 2022. The application was filed on May 26, 2011 under application number EP11167702A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFILATOR | Oct 19, 2018 | GRUNDMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE243514 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102009025945 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009003601 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009025945 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1046445 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1527164 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4122460 |
| OPPOSITION | US3264940 |
| SEARCH | DE102009003601 |
| SEARCH | DE1046445 |
| SEARCH | DE4122460 |
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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Designation of inventor
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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