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The patent EP2546711 was granted to Kuka Deutschland on Oct 26, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 11, 2012 under application number EP12175828A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKA EMIKA | Feb 18, 2019 | ROSLER RASCH VAN DER HEIDE & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102004021468 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010039540 |
| OPPOSITION | US5737500 |
| SEARCH | DE102004021468 |
| SEARCH | EP0771621 |
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