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The patent EP3011037 was granted to KWS Saat on Jun 26, 2024. The application was filed on Jun 6, 2014 under application number EP14750139A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SES VANDERHAVE | Jul 9, 2019 | CALYSTA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO0029592 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006128444 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007147395 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013050024 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013091612 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013127379 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013010026 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2020053313 |
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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