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The patent EP2907643 was granted to Frimo Group on Jun 12, 2019. The application was filed on Feb 13, 2014 under application number EP14154993A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAUSSMAFFEI | Mar 12, 2020 | KRAUSS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1640646 |
| EXAMINATION | DE3729179 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006015184 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19842328 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19916789 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202005002316U |
| OPPOSITION | DE29612132U |
| OPPOSITION | DE29709668U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3729179 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3729180 |
| OPPOSITION | DE8432524U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0532459 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1988946 |
| OPPOSITION | GB502275 |
| OPPOSITION | US2470359 |
| SEARCH | DE102006015184 |
| SEARCH | DE19842328 |
| SEARCH | DE19916789 |
| SEARCH | DE202005002316U |
| SEARCH | DE29709668U |
| SEARCH | DE8432524U |
| SEARCH | GB502275 |
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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