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The patent EP3599136 was granted to HUF Hlsbeck & Frst on Jun 15, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 26, 2019 under application number EP19182690A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE & KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT | Mar 15, 2023 | GOTTSCHALD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102009002626 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013010993 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014010828 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102016007388 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102016210364 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102017109861 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102017206820 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19845568 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2275296 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3141433 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006024399 |
| SEARCH | DE102013006148 |
| SEARCH | DE102013010993 |
| SEARCH | DE102013010994 |
| SEARCH | DE102015009237 |
| SEARCH | DE102015209482 |
| SEARCH | EP3141433 |
| SEARCH | US2018170309 |
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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