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The patent EP2762667 was granted to Aumller Aumatic on Jan 26, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 3, 2014 under application number EP14153669A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEZE | Oct 25, 2022 | MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE4041087 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102007039428 |
| EXAMINATION | DE19713240 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006001982 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006001983 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008035878 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19507407 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19713240 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19750470 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4443391 |
| SEARCH | DE19507407 |
| SEARCH | DE4041087 |
| SEARCH | EP2031315 |
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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