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The patent EP3546416 was granted to Manitou Italia on Feb 17, 2021. The application was filed on Feb 27, 2019 under application number EP19159599A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JC BAMFORD EXCAVATORS | Nov 17, 2021 | MCGEOUGH | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19645651 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP3296249 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2018087242 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102016106459 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2520536 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3254936 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3296249 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3438038 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2370029 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008116000 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016236922 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018087242 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004007339 |
| SEARCH | DE19645651 |
| SEARCH | EP3296249 |
| SEARCH | US2018087242 |
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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