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The patent EP3745883 was granted to Hochland on Feb 2, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 17, 2019 under application number EP19829498A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JG OPPOSITIONS | Oct 21, 2022 | BOULT WADE TENNANT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006037608 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19834925 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202007017700U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202011002097U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1102550 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2052772 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2731451 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2926670 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB874537 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008063752 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011064862 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4639374 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013010037 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2017050480 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2926670 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2017050480 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2926670 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011064862 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018242622 |
| OPPOSITION | US5079027 |
| OPPOSITION | US5656321 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9604800 |
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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