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The patent EP2642602 was granted to Asco on Feb 20, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 14, 2007 under application number EP13173311A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FESTO | Nov 20, 2019 | PATENTANWALTE MAGENBAUER & KOLLEGEN PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE10161401 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004056243 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19716137 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20119954U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1251595 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002182942 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0177534 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005106632 |
| SEARCH | DE102004056243 |
| SEARCH | EP1251595 |
| SEARCH | US2002182942 |
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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