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The patent EP2837985 was granted to Kuka Deutschland on Dec 2, 2020. The application was filed on May 27, 2014 under application number EP14170119A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKA EMIKA | Jun 20, 2018 | ROSLER RASCH VAN DER HEIDE & PARTNER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | WO2012140188 |
| SEARCH | KR100645816B |
| SEARCH | TW201323300 |
| SEARCH | US2007103107 |
| SEARCH | US6041274 |
| SEARCH | US6256560 |
| SEARCH | US6493614 |
| SEARCH | WO2007047510 |
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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