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The patent EP4247767 was granted to Thyssenkrupp on Jan 17, 2024. The application was filed on Feb 4, 2022 under application number EP22713299A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKN INGENIEURBURO KUHLERBAU NEUSTADT | Oct 17, 2024 | LOHR | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102014113127 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN104819650 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102014113127 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102016211181 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE2519884 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2016214893 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2021023567 |
| OPPOSITION | CN104819650 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014113127 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102016211181 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2519884 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016214893 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2021023567 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Oct 30, 2023
English translation of the claims
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Oct 30, 2023
French translation of claims
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Oct 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended claims with annotations
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Notification of election of EPO
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Published international application - A1
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