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The patent EP2930264 was granted to Herbert Kannegiesser on Nov 15, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 11, 2015 under application number EP15000404A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENSEN DENMARK | Aug 14, 2024 | ZACCO | ADMISSIBLE |
| MULLER | Aug 2, 2024 | MULLER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102008021502 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012017328 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014005355 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2113606 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2930264 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1556077 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010273732 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2014045801 |
| SEARCH | DE102008028120 |
| SEARCH | DE102011075078 |
| SEARCH | EP2113606 |
| SEARCH | EP2159318 |
| SEARCH | EP2444544 |
| SEARCH | GB1556077 |
| SEARCH | WO9749062 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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