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The patent EP3964472 was granted to Manitou Italia on Mar 29, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 2, 2021 under application number EP21189156A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JC BAMFORD EXCAVATORS | Dec 27, 2023 | FOOT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | JP2009024414 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010053663 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20080053765 |
| OPPOSITION | US2020011111 |
| OPPOSITION | US6305737 |
| SEARCH | DE3020206 |
| SEARCH | US10035462 |
| SEARCH | US10093238 |
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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