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The patent EP3599208 was granted to Thyssenkrupp on Jul 28, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 10, 2015 under application number EP19189843A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTIS ELEVATOR | Feb 23, 2022 | DEHNS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0769468 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1562848 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1719727 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1393669 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH05132262 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003000778 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005098390 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005279584 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006175135 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013161131 |
| OPPOSITION | US5501295 |
| OPPOSITION | US6173814 |
| SEARCH | EP0769469 |
| SEARCH | EP2022742 |
| SEARCH | US2011302466 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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