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The patent EP2671448 was granted to Exel Industries on Jan 23, 2019. The application was filed on Jun 3, 2013 under application number EP13170269A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEERE & COMPANYJOHN DEERE | Oct 22, 2019 | HOLST | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE19754373 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1435200 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003088783 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009112372 |
| OPPOSITION | US5475614 |
| SEARCH | DE19754373 |
| SEARCH | US2009112372 |
| SEARCH | US5475614 |
| SEARCH | WO2006072248 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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