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The patent EP3372534 was granted to Autostore Technology on Feb 9, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 5, 2013 under application number EP18163439A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCADO SOLUTIONS | Nov 9, 2022 | AHMAD | WITHDRAWN |
| ABITZ & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | Nov 8, 2022 | ABEL & IMRAY | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | NO317366B |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9849075 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009017241 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10203647 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10299280 |
| OPPOSITION | NO317366B |
| OPPOSITION | US6654662 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9849075 |
| SEARCH | JPH10203647 |
| SEARCH | JPH10299280 |
| SEARCH | JPH11165980 |
| SEARCH | JPH11278607 |
| SEARCH | US4088232 |
| SEARCH | WO2005077789 |
| SEARCH | WO2013167907 |
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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