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The patent EP3512648 was granted to Maxion Wheels Germany Holding on Jul 2, 2025. The application was filed on Sep 15, 2017 under application number EP17772772A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCURIDE WHEELS SOLINGEN | Jul 14, 2023 | GOEBEL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19924062 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202005021881U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10228588 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19924062 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202005021881U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004124695 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012086263 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10137885 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004124695 |
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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