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The patent EP2891586 was granted to Unsinn Fahrzeugtechnik on Jun 21, 2017. The application was filed on Sep 5, 2014 under application number EP14003063A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUMBAUR | Mar 21, 2018 | MEISSNER BOLTE | - |
| HUMBAUR | Mar 21, 2018 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102008041687 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10236921 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3428192 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0319970 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0378810 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0378811 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0587217 |
| OPPOSITION | FR1591098 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2267134 |
| OPPOSITION | US5042883 |
| OPPOSITION | US5141292 |
| OPPOSITION | US5286094 |
| OPPOSITION | US5403073 |
| OPPOSITION | US5588716 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0053479 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9109758 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9307031 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9738880 |
| SEARCH | DE102008041687 |
| SEARCH | FR1591098 |
| SEARCH | WO0053479 |
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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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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