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The patent EP2653625 was granted to Halfen on Nov 21, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 20, 2012 under application number EP12002768A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOCK BAUTEILE | Aug 21, 2019 | LBP LEMCKE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CH685252 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1564336 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1892344 |
| OPPOSITION | CH685252 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19711813 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19722028 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19722051 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1463862 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1892344 |
| SEARCH | CH685252 |
| SEARCH | DE102006011336 |
| SEARCH | DE19722028 |
| SEARCH | DE19722051 |
| SEARCH | EP1892344 |
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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