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The patent EP3135569 was granted to Reich on Apr 10, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 12, 2016 under application number EP16183954A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMA GERATETECHNIK | Aug 4, 2020 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1790555 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012008858 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202012006089U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1679251 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014336793 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013053776 |
| SEARCH | DE102012007986 |
| SEARCH | DE10346888 |
| SEARCH | DE202012006089U |
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