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The patent EP3846961 was granted to Helmut Diebold & Goldring Werkzeugfabrik on Nov 2, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 3, 2019 under application number EP19765217A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEGENDANCK | Jul 28, 2023 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102012216186 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102005014984 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202007000869U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0059676 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005014984 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1614501 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018105395 |
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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