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The patent EP3461561 was granted to Hauhinco Maschinenfabrik G Hausherr on Dec 29, 2021. The application was filed on Sep 19, 2018 under application number EP18195481A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERMETIK PUMP | Sep 23, 2022 | ZENZ PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102014109160 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202015101733U |
| OPPOSITION | DE4328303 |
| OPPOSITION | DE9216438U |
| OPPOSITION | US3850373 |
| OPPOSITION | US4690325 |
| SEARCH | DE102015206393 |
| SEARCH | DE9216438U |
| SEARCH | US3850373 |
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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