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The patent EP2920248 was granted to Kalkfabrik Netstal on Nov 7, 2018. The application was filed on Oct 18, 2013 under application number EP13783229A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFER KALK | Jul 25, 2019 | MAI BESIER | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CH640201 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005100246 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007092006 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9403536 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9515293 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9403536 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006015774 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0340313 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS58180225 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002004099 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011182995 |
| OPPOSITION | US3138563 |
| OPPOSITION | US3951849 |
| OPPOSITION | US7754642 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007038128 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013182917 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9403536 |
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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