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The patent EP2697696 was granted to Wafios on Apr 28, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 28, 2012 under application number EP12715547A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTTO BIHLER MASCHINENFABRIK | Jan 21, 2022 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1148398 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008270927 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1148398 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008270927 |
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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