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The patent EP2558394 was granted to Kone on Jan 8, 2025. The application was filed on Apr 13, 2011 under application number EP11768498A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTIS ELEVATOR | Mar 1, 2023 | DEHNS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0406771 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006043926 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009043965 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1721855 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH05201632 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS5475739 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2001017239 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006124399 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5035301 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006043926 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1731466 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006043926 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009043965 |
| SEARCH | EP0406771 |
| SEARCH | EP1688383 |
| SEARCH | WO2006043926 |
| SEARCH | WO2009043965 |
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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