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The patent EP3497271 was granted to Trtzschler on Jan 8, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 7, 2017 under application number EP17739943A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROZ BECKERT | Dec 2, 2022 | WEBER | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN204738066U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE8709898U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2937413 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9938661 |
| OPPOSITION | CN204738066U |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014107079 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1927049 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3723872 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1576215 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1657328 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2157330 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005320662 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS63102773U |
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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