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The patent EP2398613 was granted to Seco Tools on Jan 1, 2020. The application was filed on Feb 19, 2010 under application number EP10744031A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNAMETAL | Sep 23, 2020 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008088628 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2006055916 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2001287134 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004240949 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008175678 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005118192 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0599393 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006055916 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH09155604 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008175677 |
| SEARCH | EP1199126 |
| SEARCH | WO2006118505 |
| SEARCH | WO2008088628 |
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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Nov 20, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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European search opinion
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Supplementary European search report
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Aug 26, 2010
Published international application - A1
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