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The patent EP2625401 was granted to KS Kolbenschmidt on Aug 16, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 5, 2011 under application number EP11776349A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL MOGUL NURNBERG | May 16, 2018 | HOFFMANN EITLE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE1122325 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19902864 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2124595 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE8028685U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1386687 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102005034905 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE1122325 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19813430 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19902864 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE2124595 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE8028685U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0427389 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1386687 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2079401 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS6281260 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007036236 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19514416 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19537848 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19902864 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2124595 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2921952 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69102313T |
| OPPOSITION | DE8028685U |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005047660 |
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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Jul 10, 2019
Refund of fees
Appeal
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Withdrawal of an appeal
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Jun 27, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Notice of appeal
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Processing of an appeal
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Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 6, 2017
English translation of the claims
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Jul 6, 2017
French translation of claims
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Jul 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 6, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Annex to the communication
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 10, 2017
Claims
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Feb 10, 2017
Claims
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Feb 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 10, 2017
Oct 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
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Sep 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
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Advice of delivery
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Sep 14, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
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Sep 14, 2016
Annex to the communication
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Sep 14, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
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Sep 14, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jun 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 24, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 24, 2015
Claims
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Jun 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Dec 19, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 13, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 13, 2014
Claims
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Oct 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 13, 2014
Jun 6, 2014
Annex to the communication
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Jun 6, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 3, 2014
Examination started
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Feb 19, 2014
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Nov 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 25, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Jul 17, 2013
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Communication to designated inventor
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Apr 23, 2013
Mar 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 11, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
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Feb 15, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Apr 12, 2012
Copy of the international search report
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Apr 12, 2012
Published international application - A1
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Jan 16, 2012
Modified abstract
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Oct 27, 2011
Abstract
PCTRO
Oct 27, 2011
Claims
PCTRO
Oct 27, 2011
Description
PCTRO
Oct 27, 2011
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