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The patent EP3048182 was granted to Sturm Maschinen & Anlagenbau on Nov 21, 2018. The application was filed on Feb 19, 2015 under application number EP15155740A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEBR HELLER MASCHINENFABRIK | Aug 20, 2019 | KOHL | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19924991 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004005575 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19744157 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1350862 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2455510 |
| SEARCH | DE102012109203 |
| SEARCH | DE19910665 |
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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