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The patent EP3349931 was granted to Schunk & Spanntechnik Greiftechnik Automatisierungstechnik on Aug 16, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 17, 2016 under application number EP16787364A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNAMETAL | Apr 10, 2024 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10007074 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102006013662 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10340052 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2716391 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH0663207U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0058045 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0145883 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006013662 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013103168 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10340052 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2716391 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0663207U |
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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