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The patent EP3180475 was granted to Voith Patent on Nov 3, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 4, 2015 under application number EP15753634A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDRITZ KUSTERS | Jun 19, 2019 | HENSELER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE4432178 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013273253 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5820935 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010112388 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10249395 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1810599 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19532920 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29520686U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3046960 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4432178 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69323214T |
| OPPOSITION | EP0536649 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1392926 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2198975 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013273253 |
| OPPOSITION | US4534309 |
| OPPOSITION | US5820935 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010112388 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012118438 |
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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