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The patent EP3558061 was granted to Form Orange Produktentwicklung on Jun 4, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 19, 2017 under application number EP17816865A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIUS BLUM | Nov 29, 2022 | TORGGLER & HOFMANN PATENTANWALTE INNSBRUCK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | AT14963U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE1813282U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | AT14963U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102015005484 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE1813282U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009026950 |
| OPPOSITION | AT14963U |
| OPPOSITION | DE2817161 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4308195 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4308196 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2345347 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006114179 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007114969 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012092634 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017029199 |
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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