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The patent EP3142980 was granted to Black Ramel on Jul 10, 2024. The application was filed on May 9, 2015 under application number EP15747087A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT UND RAUMFAHRT EV | Oct 9, 2019 | DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER | - |
| DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT UND RAUMFAHRT EV | Oct 9, 2019 | DOMPATENT VON PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTEN | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19516867 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE3248537 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101987475 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101987475 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102877457 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102877459 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19516867 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2032577 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3248537 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS5826070 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010149177 |
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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