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The patent EP3737777 was granted to KS Gleitlager on May 18, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 20, 2018 under application number EP18812084A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL MOGUL WIESBADEN | Feb 17, 2023 | BECKER KURIG & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2985358 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102013210663 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102013210663 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2985358 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008055194 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013227186 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19610015 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2985358 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2019052903 |
| OTHER | EP2985358 |
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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