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The patent EP3613983 was granted to Schwing on Oct 5, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 20, 2019 under application number EP19192650A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUTZMEISTER ENGINEERING | Jul 4, 2023 | GLAWE | ADMISSIBLE |
| PUTZMEISTER ENGINEERING | Jul 4, 2023 | WITTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005039238 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007050279 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004013142 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005039238 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007050279 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008007069 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010019207 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1296002 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1780902U |
| OPPOSITION | DE2404190 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3834678 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4121397 |
| OPPOSITION | DE609281 |
| OPPOSITION | DE8705353U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0265748 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07207714 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007090059 |
| OPPOSITION | US3146721 |
| OPPOSITION | US5332366 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9740969 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9800640 |
| SEARCH | DE102008007069 |
| SEARCH | DE102010019207 |
| SEARCH | DE3834678 |
| SEARCH | US3146721 |
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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