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The patent EP2845674 was granted to Fellner on Nov 25, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 6, 2014 under application number EP14183862A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WEINIG | Aug 24, 2021 | KOHL | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10057661 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE69804982T |
| DESCRIPTION | WO8203589 |
| EXAMINATION | JPH11327588 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9931637 |
| OPPOSITION | DD289732 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10057661 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19722937 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4308216 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69804982T |
| OPPOSITION | EP1927829 |
| OPPOSITION | US5170358 |
| SEARCH | DD289732 |
| SEARCH | US5170358 |
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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