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The patent EP3736245 was granted to Manitou BF on Feb 26, 2025. The application was filed on May 10, 2019 under application number EP19305597A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JC BAMFORD EXCAVATORS | Sep 15, 2022 | FOOT | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP3252006B |
| EXAMINATION | EP2520536 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2616382 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1532065 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2616382 |
| OPPOSITION | JP3252006B |
| OPPOSITION | US2022204324 |
| SEARCH | EP2520536 |
| SEARCH | EP2616382 |
| SEARCH | GB2390595 |
| SEARCH | WO2012065157 |
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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