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The patent EP2918529 was granted to SUN Automation on Nov 23, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 27, 2014 under application number EP14250118A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOENIG & BAUER | Jul 23, 2019 | KOENIG & BAUER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4045015 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4494745 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4632378 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4681311 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4889331 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5004221 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5163891 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5184811 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7096529 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7635124 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009048928 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1847397 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003128253 |
| OPPOSITION | US6131901 |
| SEARCH | DE102009048928 |
| SEARCH | EP1847397 |
| SEARCH | WO2011133832 |
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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