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The patent EP3315201 was granted to Komptech on May 28, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 17, 2017 under application number EP17196781A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESCHLBOCK MASCHINENBAU GESELLSCHAFT | Mar 24, 2021 | CUNOW | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| SEARCH | AT512247 |
| SEARCH | DE102006004464 |
| SEARCH | DE20310751U |
| SEARCH | EP1122045 |
| SEARCH | EP1985428 |
| SEARCH | EP2799144 |
| SEARCH | US3854511 |
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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