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The patent EP2977145 was granted to Gressel on Oct 26, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 2, 2015 under application number EP15174952A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING DATA | Feb 12, 2018 | IPSIDE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007027808 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102012112755 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102013104467 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202004009517U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE29723435U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1688219 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19621754 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3026158 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3925718 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2020276 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2792567 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006037419 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014131933 |
| OPPOSITION | US4413818 |
| SEARCH | AT3049U |
| SEARCH | DE19717467 |
| SEARCH | EP2143526 |
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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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Communication to designated inventor
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