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The patent EP3108154 was granted to Hehenberger on Aug 28, 2024. The application was filed on May 19, 2014 under application number EP14733962A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOITH PATENT | Feb 2, 2022 | DR WEITZEL & PARTNER | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | AT507394 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202012101708U |
| EXAMINATION | US2806191 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010101467 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013020148 |
| OPPOSITION | DD61720 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1077982 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1098600 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1138720 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1936205 |
| OPPOSITION | US4514991 |
| OPPOSITION | US7211018 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010101467 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013020148 |
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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