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The patent EP3459642 was granted to Wagner on Aug 5, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 26, 2017 under application number EP17020442A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMA SWITZERLAND | May 4, 2021 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10359280 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010009069 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012214321 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10359280 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19819963 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1256386 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2275209 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003234272 |
| OPPOSITION | US5153034 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0153000 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008043490 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013165181 |
| SEARCH | DE102010009069 |
| SEARCH | US2003234272 |
| SEARCH | WO2013165181 |
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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