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The patent EP2595113 was granted to Keyence on Jul 4, 2018. The application was filed on Nov 8, 2012 under application number EP12191801A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEUZE ELECTRONIC | Mar 29, 2019 | RUCKH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2009063365 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1670253 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1701546 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2199782 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2475163 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003218682 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006007318 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010188714 |
| OPPOSITION | US5805727 |
| SEARCH | EP2199782 |
| SEARCH | US2010188714 |
| SEARCH | US5805727 |
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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