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The patent EP3713021 was granted to Dehn on Jul 21, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 9, 2020 under application number EP20161687A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITEL | Apr 14, 2022 | LOYER & ABELLO | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE202004011908U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202004011908U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202018101464U |
| OPPOSITION | US9461445 |
| SEARCH | DE202004011908U |
| SEARCH | DE202018100941U |
| SEARCH | DE202018105277U |
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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