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The patent EP3371371 was granted to Maurer Engineering on Jan 1, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 4, 2016 under application number EP16791581A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGEBA HOLDING | Oct 1, 2020 | GRATTINGER MOHRING VON POSCHINGER | ADMISSIBLE |
| MAGEBA HOLDING | Oct 1, 2020 | GRATTINGER MOHRING VON POSCHINGER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP0892017 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006042566 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014173622 |
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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Sep 11, 2024
Refund of fees
Appeal
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English translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Written opinion
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Published international application - A1
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