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The patent EP2952421 was granted to Reich on Jun 28, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 27, 2015 under application number EP15161469A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMA GERATETECHNIK | Sep 18, 2020 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE202014100738U |
| SEARCH | DE202014100738U |
| SEARCH | EP1764274 |
| SEARCH | FR2965539 |
| SEARCH | GB2457725 |
| SEARCH | WO2011131194 |
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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