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The patent EP2911500 was granted to Precision Planting on Apr 26, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 24, 2013 under application number EP13848790A. 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 | Feb 25, 2019 | REICHERT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US1886149 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4382528 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4884724 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013049198 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2213153 |
| EXAMINATION | US4485939 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5351634 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6401638 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0140262 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012067261 |
| OPPOSITION | US6401638 |
| SEARCH | EP2420120 |
| SEARCH | US1886149 |
| SEARCH | US4382528 |
| SEARCH | US4884724 |
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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