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The patent EP3665712 was granted to Heinrich Georg Maschinenfabrik on Aug 7, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 9, 2018 under application number EP18758558A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAE LUGHESE ATTREZZATURE PER LELETTROMECCANICA | May 7, 2025 | STUDIO TORTA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE2530309 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE2613150 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0184563 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2009652 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2660836 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2530309 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2613150 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0184563 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2009652 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2660836 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Annex to the communication
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Claims
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Examination started
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Refund of fees
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Amended claims with annotations
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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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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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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