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The patent EP3272950 was granted to Kubota on Jul 17, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 12, 2016 under application number EP16203450A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEERE KGDEERE | Apr 17, 2020 | HOLST | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2000201104 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2005215742 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2011220104 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH10155327 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011086021 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1441077 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3040936 |
| OPPOSITION | US10113423 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015310678 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010062329 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016056323 |
| SEARCH | EP1441077 |
| SEARCH | EP3040936 |
| SEARCH | US2014236432 |
| SEARCH | WO2010062329 |
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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