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The patent EP3048721 was granted to Berneckerrainer Industrie Elektronik Gesellschaft on Jun 4, 2025. The application was filed on Nov 4, 2015 under application number EP15192929A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LENZE | Mar 30, 2022 | PATENTANWALTE RUFF | - |
| SEW EURODRIVE | Mar 11, 2022 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2495869 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102008027113 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2495869 |
| EXAMINATION | US2008174184 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008027113 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10317374 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69310679T |
| OPPOSITION | EP1542330 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1724915 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2405568 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2495869 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2733807 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3029836 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3065290 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010104187 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008174184 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012213649 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013278191 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014181450 |
| SEARCH | DE10317374 |
| SEARCH | DE112013006912T |
| SEARCH | DE69310679T |
| SEARCH | WO2014181450 |
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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