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The patent EP3466240 was granted to Claas E Systems on Mar 9, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 26, 2018 under application number EP18185672A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNH INDUSTRIAL BELGIUM | Dec 5, 2022 | BEETZ | ADMISSIBLE |
| DEERE & COMPANYJOHN DEERE | Nov 16, 2022 | HOLST | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102015116586 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102016118227 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102015116586 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3299995 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3299996 |
| SEARCH | DE102015116586 |
| SEARCH | US2003184747 |
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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