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The patent EP3074226 was granted to Rehau on Sep 23, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 26, 2014 under application number EP14805491A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENOPLAST KLEPSCH | Jun 23, 2021 | VON BULOW & TAMADA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE2730899 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002058144 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10033260 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1964913 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2730899 |
| OPPOSITION | DE60023256T |
| OPPOSITION | EP0450478 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013059156 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012155966 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013030385 |
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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