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The patent EP2796031 was granted to Claas Saulgau on Nov 23, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 14, 2014 under application number EP14155140A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEERE & COMPANYJOHN DEERE | Dec 20, 2017 | HOLST | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE4444054 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10030505 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005062249 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10328735 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19638444 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19841598 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4124144 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4124145 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1849348 |
| SEARCH | DE19638444 |
| SEARCH | DE3243077 |
| SEARCH | DE4444054 |
| SEARCH | DE8631062U |
| SEARCH | EP1982573 |
| SEARCH | US6604352 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Request for grant of a European patent
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