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The patent EP2616224 was granted to Kraussmaffei on Aug 16, 2017. The application was filed on Sep 14, 2011 under application number EP11757305A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENZ KUNSTSTOFF | May 16, 2018 | PATENTANWALTE DORNER & KOTTER PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005019890 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH0725114B |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5720912 |
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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English translation of the claims
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Notification of the recording of a change
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Information on entry into European phase
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