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The patent EP3045729 was granted to Sulzer Management on Aug 14, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 8, 2015 under application number EP15198482A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUNG PUMPEN | May 7, 2020 | SCHOBER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2249042 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102012202267 |
| OPPOSITION | DD102778 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012202267 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19546023 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1981151 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2249042 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2381119 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2409385 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010176673 |
| OPPOSITION | US6102574 |
| SEARCH | DD102778 |
| SEARCH | DE19546023 |
| SEARCH | EP2381119 |
| SEARCH | US6102574 |
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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