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The patent EP3620704 was granted to Voss Automotive on Aug 16, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 4, 2019 under application number EP19195278A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKISCHE INDUSTRIAL PIPES | May 15, 2024 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19811019 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1568469 |
| EXAMINATION | DE202010001821U |
| EXAMINATION | US7714035 |
| EXAMINATION | WO8904755 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011089616 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20001464U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202013005740U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0563575 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0833094 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1362890 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1520926 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1591712 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2295655 |
| SEARCH | DE20001464U |
| SEARCH | DE2824395 |
| SEARCH | DE3334413 |
| SEARCH | EP0833094 |
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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