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The patent EP3159974 was granted to Wago Verwaltungsgesellschaft on May 4, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 9, 2011 under application number EP16197946A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLEX DEUTSCHLAND | May 22, 2019 | FAHNDRICH | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19914308 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE3346027 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1182750 |
| DESCRIPTION | ES2159247 |
| SEARCH | DE19914308 |
| SEARCH | ES2159247 |
| SEARCH | US2008153344 |
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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