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The patent EP3626502 was granted to Claas Tractor on Feb 23, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 5, 2019 under application number EP19184593A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEERE & COMPANYJOHN DEERE | Nov 2, 2022 | HOLST | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007021733 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102007053266 |
| EXAMINATION | US5993350 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004059738 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013224383 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1199204 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3145045 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3354504 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007045177 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003104892 |
| OPPOSITION | US6109384 |
| SEARCH | DE10319108 |
| SEARCH | EP1990230 |
| SEARCH | WO2006034520 |
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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