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The patent EP2607273 was granted to Gesi Gewindesicherungs on Oct 4, 2017. The application was filed on Nov 14, 2012 under application number EP12007703A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERB KONUS VERTRIEBS | Jul 4, 2018 | ZECH | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE10018656 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0010340 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0763489 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0880469 |
| OPPOSITION | US3024133 |
| OPPOSITION | US3265185 |
| OPPOSITION | US3448894 |
| OPPOSITION | US3490575 |
| OPPOSITION | US4155327 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9711015 |
| SEARCH | US3490575 |
| SEARCH | WO2010116805 |
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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