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The patent EP2740456 was granted to Permobil on Apr 29, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 30, 2011 under application number EP14156386A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNRISE MEDICAL | Dec 15, 2017 | WEBER BRULS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US2005088024 |
| OPPOSITION | US4655471 |
| OPPOSITION | US5556157 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0132120 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006047341 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012044950 |
| SEARCH | US2005088024 |
| SEARCH | US5556157 |
| SEARCH | WO0132120 |
| SEARCH | WO2006047341 |
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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