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The patent EP3332201 was granted to DRR Systems on Jun 11, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 12, 2016 under application number EP16784818A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EISENMANN | Sep 17, 2020 | OSTERTAG & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102008034746 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2059032 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010122121 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014154209 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9621833 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008012792 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008034746 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009021004 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012007769 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012207312 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19937901 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2059032 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11276967 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010122121 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014154209 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9621833 |
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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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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