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The patent EP2937593 was granted to Steinel Normalien on May 1, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 31, 2015 under application number EP15161828A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIBRO | Jan 30, 2020 | STAEGER & SPERLING PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007034416 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005048745 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006013923 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006016709 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006030929 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006052791 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007009094 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007034416 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008052267 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009032897 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202013102485U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1752665 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1752791 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2072963 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005116480 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009021531 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010088931 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012084712 |
| SEARCH | DE102005048745 |
| SEARCH | DE102009032897 |
| SEARCH | WO2010088931 |
| SEARCH | WO2012084712 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Request for correction of client data
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Request for grant of a European patent
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