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The patent EP3129888 was granted to AVL List on Feb 22, 2023. The application was filed on Apr 9, 2015 under application number EP15720606A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KISTLER INSTRUMENTE | Dec 14, 2018 | GAUSSMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1276271 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006066604 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007080136 |
| OPPOSITION | CN103079176 |
| OPPOSITION | DE60021183T |
| OPPOSITION | US2007118745 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008162784 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008189557 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013238907 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0036807 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0212112 |
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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