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The patent EP3037337 was granted to Shimano on May 28, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 31, 2013 under application number EP15200984A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRAM DEUTSCHLAND | Mar 6, 2019 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2006219029 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2713601B |
| DESCRIPTION | US6162140 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7306531 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19501283 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4231761 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4340471 |
| OPPOSITION | DE60018528T |
| OPPOSITION | EP0425260 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0555448 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1238899 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1588934 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1690784 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1970299 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006219029 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2713601B |
| OPPOSITION | US2002061797 |
| OPPOSITION | US6162140 |
| OPPOSITION | US6767308 |
| SEARCH | EP1690784 |
| SEARCH | EP1970299 |
| SEARCH | JP2006219029 |
| SEARCH | JP2713601B |
| SEARCH | US2002061797 |
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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