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The patent EP3256418 was granted to DRR Somac on Mar 22, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 10, 2016 under application number EP16720319A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT ANLAGENTECHNIK | Sep 19, 2019 | WEIDNER STERN JESCHKE | ADMISSIBLE |
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