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The patent EP2990695 was granted to SEW Eurodrive on Jul 25, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 9, 2009 under application number EP15002227A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLENDER | Apr 25, 2019 | MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE2305780 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1006295 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005052008 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10302192 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1141586 |
| OPPOSITION | US6422970 |
| OTHER | EP2990694 |
| SEARCH | DE19711423 |
| SEARCH | DE4425961 |
| SEARCH | EP1006295 |
| SEARCH | EP1371879 |
| SEARCH | EP1502799 |
| SEARCH | JPS5877952 |
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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