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The patent EP3173371 was granted to Jungheinrich on Jan 9, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 21, 2016 under application number EP16199718A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING MANUFACTURING SWEDEN | Oct 9, 2019 | ZACCO SWEDEN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008039649 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015007056 |
| OPPOSITION | CN104801050 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3245856 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20120090148 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010114405 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011210830 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016196740 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008039649 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015034249 |
| SEARCH | US2014133584 |
| SEARCH | WO2008039649 |
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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