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The patent EP3315012 was granted to Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone on Jun 19, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 24, 2017 under application number EP17001744A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEERE & COMPANYJOHN DEERE | Jan 15, 2021 | STEIN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE202006018719U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202006018719U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202013008356U |
| OPPOSITION | DE4301636 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2893798 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3017684 |
| SEARCH | DE202006018719U |
| SEARCH | DE202013008356U |
| SEARCH | DE4301636 |
| SEARCH | EP2893798 |
| SEARCH | EP3017684 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Amended description with annotations
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Description
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Drawings
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Payment of fees and costs
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Request for grant of a European patent
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