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The patent EP3385453 was granted to MTS Maschinentechnik Schrode on Aug 10, 2022. The application was filed on Apr 5, 2018 under application number EP18165848A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREDATORE MACHINES | May 9, 2023 | MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
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