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The patent EP3542086 was granted to Boge Elastmetall on Aug 26, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 31, 2017 under application number EP17800729A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBS FILTRAN | May 25, 2021 | RICHLY & RITSCHEL PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102012010939 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102012010939 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102012221554 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2324900 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2977805 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008053279 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010002151 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012010939 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012221554 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19735444 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2324900 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2977805 |
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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