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The patent EP3385077 was granted to Exentis Knowledge on May 12, 2021. The application was filed on May 22, 2014 under application number EP18174622A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKRA AUTOMATISIERUNGSSYSTEME | Feb 12, 2022 | CLARENBACH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0627983 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2021594 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10030921 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009035257 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010013732 |
| OPPOSITION | DE112010003188T |
| OPPOSITION | DE4108651 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002331640 |
| OPPOSITION | KR100387198B |
| OPPOSITION | US4242401 |
| OPPOSITION | US6092464 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0200437 |
| SEARCH | DE102008043543 |
| SEARCH | JP2002331640 |
| SEARCH | US4930413 |
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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