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The patent EP3017940 was granted to Starlinger & Gesellschaft on Nov 20, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 4, 2014 under application number EP14191600A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WINDMOLLER & HOLSCHER | Jun 13, 2018 | LAUFHUTTE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | AT408427B |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2441574 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2711166 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015032486 |
| SEARCH | DE102008017443 |
| SEARCH | DE102009000893 |
| SEARCH | DE1216196 |
| SEARCH | DE2159710 |
| SEARCH | EP0187351 |
| SEARCH | EP1277684 |
| SEARCH | US4135618 |
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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