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The patent EP3536404 was granted to Flender on Aug 14, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 8, 2018 under application number EP18160708A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEW EURODRIVE | Apr 23, 2021 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0775525 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014016973 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19619110 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29921305U |
| OPPOSITION | DE4019363 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0775525 |
| SEARCH | DE19619110 |
| SEARCH | DE4019363 |
| SEARCH | EP0775525 |
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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