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The patent EP3071389 was granted to Bader on Apr 15, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 24, 2014 under application number EP14818890A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KISTLER INSTRUMENTE | Jan 7, 2021 | - | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10112126 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102004003278 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102004031546 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202010014740U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE6913568U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE7323461U |
| EXAMINATION | WO2005021235 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2360003 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2001096582 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH02182363 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS60212321 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004166189 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012248652 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6514440 |
| OPPOSITION | US556582 |
| OPPOSITION | US5762855 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0035655 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02072331 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02081177 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9842490 |
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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