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The patent EP3271612 was granted to Igus on Jan 15, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 16, 2016 under application number EP16710196A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP | Oct 15, 2020 | KEENWAY PATENTANWALTE NEUMANN HEINE TARUTTIS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010003282 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2001012560 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102010003282 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE2437742 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2001012560 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5829243 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010003282 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19715531 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202006005852U |
| OPPOSITION | DE2437742 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3408912 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001012560 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9821503 |
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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