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The patent EP3169618 was granted to Konecranes on Jun 5, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 17, 2015 under application number EP15739573A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIEBHERR MCCTEC | Mar 6, 2019 | LAUFHUTTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2226287 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2298687 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH01247393 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH01278621 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS57151735 |
| OPPOSITION | DD288138 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008045330 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4034006 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0458994 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2226287 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2613207 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS57151735 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010044332 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011313626 |
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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