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The patent EP3255330 was granted to Hauff Technik on Feb 12, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 9, 2016 under application number EP16020226A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROXTEC | Nov 11, 2020 | STROM & GULLIKSSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2017033109 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202011000678U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202014009384U |
| OPPOSITION | DE2109566 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2362128 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2851488 |
| OPPOSITION | GB906874 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013328271 |
| OPPOSITION | US6262370 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007139506 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017033109 |
| SEARCH | DE202011000678U |
| SEARCH | DE202014009384U |
| SEARCH | DE2109566 |
| SEARCH | EP2362128 |
| SEARCH | EP2851488 |
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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Designation of inventor
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