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The patent EP3848173 was granted to Union Tool on Aug 16, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 22, 2020 under application number EP20216740A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLLOMATIC | May 16, 2024 | GEITZ PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2018008363 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2018103338 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011076584 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1953260 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2832483 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2868413 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005074533 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2018008363 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20160015850 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018290219 |
| OPPOSITION | US2019201990 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2019065949 |
| SEARCH | EP2832483 |
| SEARCH | EP2868413 |
| SEARCH | KR20160015850 |
| SEARCH | US2018290219 |
| SEARCH | US2019201990 |
| SEARCH | WO2019065949 |
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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