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The patent EP3584370 was granted to Bauer Spezialtiefbau on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 18, 2018 under application number EP18178253A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIEBHERR WERK NENZING | Mar 6, 2024 | LAUFHUTTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP3296467 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010023215 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1270824 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1717375 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2345764 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2422389 |
| SEARCH | CN106284351 |
| SEARCH | EP2775089 |
| SEARCH | EP3296467 |
| SEARCH | GB2422389 |
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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