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The patent EP2684680 was granted to Broetje Automation on Jan 2, 2019. The application was filed on Jan 26, 2011 under application number EP13004557A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT UND RAUMFAHRT EV | Sep 30, 2019 | AISCH | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1504880 |
| OPPOSITION | CN100586705C |
| OPPOSITION | DE10106183 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1504880 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1547753 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1918089 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2014448 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2105286 |
| OPPOSITION | US7249943 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007065071 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009106341 |
| SEARCH | EP1918089 |
| SEARCH | GB2113599 |
| SEARCH | US3873399 |
| SEARCH | WO2011001080 |
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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Feb 9, 2022
Refund of fees
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Withdrawal of an appeal
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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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Nov 22, 2018
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Nov 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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Amended claims with annotations
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Partial European search report
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Letter which had not been notified
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Letter which had not been notified
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Modified abstract
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Description
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Matter concerning the application
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Oct 25, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent
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Mar 15, 2011
Priority document
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