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The patent EP3670759 was granted to Stehr on Nov 30, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 23, 2019 under application number EP19204894A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAYJET MICRO ROHR VERLEGEGESELLSCHAFT | Aug 29, 2023 | WILDHACK | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE3828595 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2735654 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3828595 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0585188 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2239377 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2735654 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2722809 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010104374 |
| OPPOSITION | US4812078 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018045404 |
| SEARCH | EP2239377 |
| SEARCH | WO2018045404 |
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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