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The patent EP3718823 was granted to Scheuerle Fahrzeugfabrik on May 31, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 31, 2020 under application number EP20020146A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDHOFER | Feb 28, 2024 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE202018106492U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1558464 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2719578 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7568881 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202018106492U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2035257 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2333315 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2719578 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3219983 |
| OPPOSITION | FR3006958 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004041589 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006000230 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010115964 |
| SEARCH | DE202018106492U |
| SEARCH | EP2719578 |
| SEARCH | WO2004041589 |
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