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The patent EP2888428 was granted to Assa Abloy Schweiz on Aug 25, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 26, 2013 under application number EP13742220A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATHMER OHG | May 24, 2022 | GRAEFE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | AU2007237192 |
| DESCRIPTION | CH688741 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202011001104U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2657279 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE29720978U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE29916090U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0037131 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0338974 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0509961 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2634350 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202012100752U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2085559 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009155295 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0509961 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2085559 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2634350 |
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