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The patent EP3196396 was granted to Schco on Aug 15, 2018. The application was filed on Mar 16, 2007 under application number EP17155066A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUECK SYSTEM | Apr 12, 2019 | TRINKS | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE69529594T |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1327739 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004008414 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007018370 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69529594T |
| OPPOSITION | EP0326416 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0927809 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1296015 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1327739 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2262127 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2295844 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2323116 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2344372 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2362676 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2403979 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004001173 |
| SEARCH | DE69529594T |
| SEARCH | EP0927809 |
| SEARCH | EP1296015 |
| SEARCH | EP1327739 |
| SEARCH | GB2362676 |
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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