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The patent EP2987207 was granted to Pivot Electronics on Nov 8, 2023. The application was filed on Apr 15, 2014 under application number EP14785367A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHOENIX CONTACT | Jul 25, 2024 | GESTHUYSEN PATENTANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2204886 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4108522 |
| EXAMINATION | US2008248698 |
| EXAMINATION | US2008261426 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3171939 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5090922 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011013260 |
| SEARCH | EP2204886 |
| SEARCH | US4108522 |
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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