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The patent EP3618981 was granted to Data M Sheet Metal Solutions on Apr 6, 2022. The application was filed on Apr 25, 2018 under application number EP18722935A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DREISTERN | Jan 3, 2023 | DAUB | ADMISSIBLE |
| DREISTERN | Jan 3, 2023 | LBP LEMCKE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007062104 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102008036275 |
| EXAMINATION | US2017291204 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR101246716B |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR20110075641 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5761945 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006027066 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009056514 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102015223516 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19947244 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69223917T |
| OPPOSITION | EP1245302 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20110075641 |
| OPPOSITION | US5761945 |
| OPPOSITION | US6260427 |
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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Refund of fees
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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