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The patent EP3207585 was granted to Thyssenkrupp on Nov 3, 2021. The application was filed on Sep 30, 2015 under application number EP15771149A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS | Oct 23, 2019 | HOFSTETTER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | AU2012200438 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102008020418 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0162030 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008100263 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011309795 |
| OPPOSITION | AU2012200438 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008020418 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011055229 |
| OPPOSITION | DE212010000081U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0162030 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2377710 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2472278 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2014011005 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008100263 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009112495 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009261658 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011068747 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011309795 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013026822 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013278216 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013152397 |
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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