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The patent EP3356282 was granted to Manitou BF on Jul 30, 2025. The application was filed on Sep 30, 2016 under application number EP16787497A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JC BAMFORD EXCAVATORS | Apr 19, 2023 | SUGDEN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10355933 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1236638 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005209752 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6244373 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6542801 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10008984 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1236638 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1593642 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2374692 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004016594 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005273235 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013116891 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009130718 |
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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