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The patent EP3374276 was granted to Erich Utsch on May 15, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 21, 2016 under application number EP16793775A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONNJES ISI PATENT HOLDING | Aug 27, 2020 | HOENER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| DESCRIPTION | EP1207082 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008135921 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006057644 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1207082 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1459988 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1715447 |
| OPPOSITION | US6456729 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008135921 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014170261 |
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