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The patent EP2930844 was granted to ABB Schweiz on Jul 4, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 10, 2014 under application number EP14164178A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LENZE | Apr 4, 2019 | PATENTANWALTE RUFF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| SEARCH | EP2220757 |
| SEARCH | EP2385623 |
| SEARCH | WO2004107555 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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