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The patent EP3214029 was granted to Saurer Germany on Jul 25, 2018. The application was filed on Jan 20, 2017 under application number EP17152416A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASCHINENFABRIK RIETER | Apr 24, 2019 | CANZLER & BERGMEIER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CH510580 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102004003173 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10300106 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19536761 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE3734478 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE3801980 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0950631 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004003173 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010027700 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013113195 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3734478 |
| SEARCH | CN203474084U |
| SEARCH | DE102004003173 |
| SEARCH | DE102011114025 |
| SEARCH | DE202005008691U |
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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Notice of appeal
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Decision to grant a European patent
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(Electronic) Receipt
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English translation of the claims
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Jun 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Examination started
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Search started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Annex
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Claims
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Description
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Drawings
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Jan 25, 2017
Letter concerning the priority
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Jan 25, 2017
Previously filed application
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Priority document
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Abstract
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Abstract
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Designation of inventor
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Priority search results
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Request for grant of a European patent
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