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The patent EP3661720 was granted to Kraussmaffei on May 21, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 9, 2018 under application number EP18739510A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SURFACE GENERATION | Jun 7, 2022 | SANGER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007019389 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2329332 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102007019389 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011048376 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102004052499 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102006031268 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102008045006 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004052499 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006031268 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008045006 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007184139 |
| OPPOSITION | US5427720 |
| OPPOSITION | US5589114 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011048376 |
| OTHER | WO2011048376 |
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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Communication to designated inventor
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