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The patent EP3440441 was granted to Robert Bosch on Jul 14, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 8, 2017 under application number EP17712426A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BECKHOFF AUTOMATION | Apr 14, 2022 | PATENTANWALTSKANZLEI WILHELM & BECK | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | JPH0336115 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19945584 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004074057 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015056847 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004002920 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69313950T |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11123407 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013059934 |
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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