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The patent EP3282586 was granted to Sick on Jan 15, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 25, 2017 under application number EP17182902A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEPPERLFUCHS | Nov 10, 2020 | KOCH MULLER PATENTANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102007001821 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010041288 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011004538 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1180550 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19506339 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19731560 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69000465T |
| OPPOSITION | EP0936740 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002005720 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002053908 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003030566 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016076912 |
| OPPOSITION | US5537041 |
| OPPOSITION | US5576624 |
| SEARCH | US2002053908 |
| SEARCH | US2016076912 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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