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The patent EP3362199 was granted to SMS Group on Jan 11, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 11, 2016 under application number EP16778843A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMETALS GERMANY | Nov 19, 2020 | - | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE1427926 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19726587 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2796217 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007049062 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1427926 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19726587 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4229323 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2796217 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2839892 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07245976 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0833911 |
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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