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The patent EP3225738 was granted to Bomag on Nov 21, 2018. The application was filed on Mar 22, 2017 under application number EP17000478A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIRTGEN | Aug 19, 2019 | RUTTENSPERGER LACHNIT TROSSIN GOMOLL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102012022879 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10223819 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013070078 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004007716 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011052946 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10223819 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202004002444U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2113613 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007138419 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010045952 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013070078 |
| SEARCH | DE102012022879 |
| SEARCH | DE10223819 |
| SEARCH | DE20020845U |
| SEARCH | WO2013070078 |
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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