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The patent EP3632749 was granted to Rehau on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 5, 2019 under application number EP19195679A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNA EXTERIORS | Mar 7, 2024 | REUTER | ADMISSIBLE |
| OPMOBILITY | Mar 7, 2024 | LLR | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010032190 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102012215165 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2060443 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008041701 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010032190 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010051166 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011102532 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012003200 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012215165 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013202223 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102015202018 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2060443 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2218610 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3315361 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2956720 |
| OTHER | DE102012215165 |
| OTHER | EP2060443 |
| SEARCH | DE102008041701 |
| SEARCH | DE102010032190 |
| SEARCH | DE102010051166 |
| SEARCH | DE102013202223 |
| SEARCH | EP2218610 |
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