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The patent EP3141113 was granted to Shimano on Nov 15, 2017. The application was filed on Sep 5, 2006 under application number EP16194020A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PURE FISHING DEUTSCHLAND | Mar 8, 2018 | RAFFAY & FLECK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2000050774 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0943238 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1222855 |
| OPPOSITION | FR1063182 |
| OPPOSITION | FR894624 |
| OPPOSITION | GB849630 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001286243 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001333670 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003174838 |
| OPPOSITION | JPD1143800S |
| OPPOSITION | JPD1251233S |
| OPPOSITION | JPD1251462S |
| OPPOSITION | JPH1128038 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003146320 |
| OPPOSITION | US2690309 |
| OPPOSITION | US274832 |
| OPPOSITION | US6164577 |
| OPPOSITION | USD290989S |
| OPPOSITION | USD415816S |
| SEARCH | EP1222855 |
| SEARCH | JP2001286243 |
| SEARCH | JP2001333670 |
| SEARCH | JP2003174838 |
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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Appeal
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Feb 15, 2017
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European search report
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Communication to designated inventor
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