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The patent EP4013965 was granted to Atlas Copco on Nov 22, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 13, 2020 under application number EP20743844A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAESER KOMPRESSOREN | Aug 14, 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 |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP1580434 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1580434 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2015045290 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004109771 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011052432 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6201321 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005080814 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2018083579 |
| OPPOSITION | CN109519383 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004343857 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2018170941 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0343596U |
| OPPOSITION | US4959570 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005080814 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018083579 |
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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