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The patent EP2641670 was granted to Wsengineering on Jul 19, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 19, 2013 under application number EP13159977A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKR SPEZIALWERKZEUGE | Apr 17, 2018 | KALKOFF & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE29702834U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE8429056U |
| OPPOSITION | DE29702834U |
| OPPOSITION | DE8429056U |
| SEARCH | DE8429056U |
| SEARCH | US3933025 |
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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