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The patent EP3539686 was granted to Knkel Wagner Germany on Jan 26, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2019 under application number EP19163208A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISA INDUSTRIES | Oct 26, 2022 | GUARDIAN CONSULTING IS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2016203394 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4408748 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0126857 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1179118 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2031767 |
| OPPOSITION | JP3603011B |
| OPPOSITION | JP5451157B |
| OPPOSITION | JPH04157043 |
| OPPOSITION | US5941296 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016203394 |
| SEARCH | DE4408748 |
| SEARCH | EP0126857 |
| SEARCH | GB2031767 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search report
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Request for grant of a European patent
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