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The patent EP3112786 was granted to Alite on Feb 17, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 3, 2015 under application number EP15175305A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDIUS PETERS PROJECTS | Aug 1, 2018 | GLAWE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006037765 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102014100378 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE1108606 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2532026 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1992897 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2645034 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5871348 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6626662 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9616306 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19649921 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19858767 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0129657 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0826940 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1475594 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2645034 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9614549 |
| SEARCH | EP1475594 |
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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