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The patent EP3838782 was granted to Oberland M & V on Aug 16, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 17, 2020 under application number EP20214806A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELBROUCK | May 14, 2024 | PATENTANWALTE DORNER & KOTTER PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102011106254 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011106254 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102017124267 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10313618 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2617051 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3118448 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3139420 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3806924 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0512289 |
| SEARCH | DE102011106254 |
| SEARCH | DE102017124267 |
| SEARCH | DE2617051 |
| SEARCH | EP0512289 |
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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