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The patent EP3385548 was granted to Adawa on May 5, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 29, 2018 under application number EP18164979A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CELO BEFESTIGUNGSSYSTEME | Feb 2, 2022 | JANNIG & REPKOW PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| ADOLF WURTH | Jan 31, 2022 | DILG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE202016102749U |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006002557 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006003172 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202016102749U |
| OPPOSITION | DE217821 |
| OPPOSITION | DE231696 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4041765 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0546990 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016215810 |
| SEARCH | DE102006002557 |
| SEARCH | DE102006003172 |
| SEARCH | DE202016102749U |
| SEARCH | DE217821 |
| SEARCH | DE231696 |
| SEARCH | DE4041765 |
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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