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The patent EP2840209 was granted to Simonswerk on Dec 5, 2018. The application was filed on Aug 14, 2014 under application number EP14181013A. 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 | Sep 5, 2019 | MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007041816 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010012591 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0464768 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1023753 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1489255 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005091797 |
| EXAMINATION | DE202005018419U |
| EXAMINATION | JP4445588B |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013108083 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202005018419U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202007008106U |
| OPPOSITION | DE60126471T |
| OPPOSITION | EP1148693 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2096001 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2832943 |
| OPPOSITION | JP4445588B |
| OPPOSITION | US7063042 |
| OPPOSITION | US7959453 |
| SEARCH | DE202007008106U |
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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Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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