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The patent EP3106400 was granted to Windmller & Hlscher on Jul 18, 2018. The application was filed on May 23, 2016 under application number EP16170906A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEUMER GROUP | Apr 12, 2019 | PHILIPP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE10152765 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005037916 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008033549 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013216347 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202013011509U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2555066 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2746883 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013018074 |
| SEARCH | DE102005037916 |
| SEARCH | DE102008033549 |
| SEARCH | DE202013011509U |
| SEARCH | WO2013018074 |
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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