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The patent EP3918119 was granted to Uster on Jun 28, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 23, 2020 under application number EP20704380A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASCHINENFABRIK RIETER | Mar 27, 2024 | CANZLER & BERGMEIER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| RIETER | Mar 27, 2024 | CANZLER & BERGMEIER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| GEBRUDER LOEPFE | Mar 27, 2024 | E BLUM | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4653153 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6244030 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006079426 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2017190259 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0176661 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2444404 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03085179 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2017190259 |
| OPPOSITION | CH708392 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0176661 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1057907 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3587637 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001049860 |
| OPPOSITION | US5805452 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017079853 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017190259 |
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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