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The patent EP2995353 was granted to Wildeboer on Sep 20, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 12, 2015 under application number EP15180758A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TROX | Jun 18, 2024 | DR STARK & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | BE1018652 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10350872 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2062617 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2412409 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007068786 |
| SEARCH | DE10350872 |
| SEARCH | DE20321265U |
| SEARCH | DE9003159U |
| SEARCH | EP0512414 |
| SEARCH | EP2062617 |
| SEARCH | EP2179768 |
| SEARCH | EP2412409 |
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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