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The patent EP3562726 was granted to Scotech on Mar 27, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 29, 2017 under application number EP17832574A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOPPELMAYR SEILBAHNEN | Dec 28, 2022 | PATENTANWALTE PINTER & WEISS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0683079 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2301819 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2502799 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH02104374 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015003196 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014011971 |
| OPPOSITION | DE7304936U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0516969 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2301819 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2502799 |
| OPPOSITION | GB917597 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015003196 |
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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Request for entry into the European phase
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