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The patent EP2964067 was granted to Meiko Maschinenbau on Nov 1, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 8, 2015 under application number EP15700073A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOBART | Jul 24, 2024 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007018447 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102008022960 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102009012566 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1868481 |
| EXAMINATION | DE2510927 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102008022960 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1868481 |
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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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Annex to the communication
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Examination started
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Matter concerning the application
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Published international application - A1
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