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The patent EP2660667 was granted to Rockwell Automation on Nov 10, 2021. The application was filed on May 6, 2013 under application number EP13166670A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS | Aug 10, 2022 | SIEMENS PATENT ATTORNEYS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2189900 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003014149 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003198188 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003200285 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006067209 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010083356 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010257228 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012084400 |
| SEARCH | EP2189900 |
| SEARCH | US2003014149 |
| SEARCH | US2003198188 |
| SEARCH | US2010257228 |
| SEARCH | US2012084400 |
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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