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The patent EP3199718 was granted to VKR Holding on May 9, 2018. The application was filed on Jan 27, 2016 under application number EP16152874A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOCK | Feb 11, 2019 | SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | PL401880 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8375657 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008085072 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009080026 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007005757 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3002904 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0921260 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1657396 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2385184 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2500488 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2868831 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1203154 |
| OPPOSITION | GB953581 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010031590 |
| OPPOSITION | US8833010 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009080026 |
| SEARCH | CH393700 |
| SEARCH | GB1203154 |
| SEARCH | WO2009080026 |
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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