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The patent EP3695157 was granted to Brandenburger Liner on Aug 14, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 10, 2018 under application number EP18786720A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARL WEISS | Jun 8, 2022 | PFENNING | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE212005000056U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2573442 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0073692 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE212005000056U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0393304 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2573442 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2017082220 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0073692 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012015047 |
| OPPOSITION | DE212005000056U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0393304 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2573442 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2768655 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017082220 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0025057 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0073692 |
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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