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The patent EP4045436 was granted to Kiefel on Jun 28, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 1, 2020 under application number EP20803080A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA NORWAY | Mar 27, 2024 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0447792 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3016888 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3030503 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3060498 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP3016888 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP3030503 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP3060498 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202017005008U |
| OPPOSITION | EP3016888 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3060498 |
| OPPOSITION | US8062477 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010034663 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014019027 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018002223 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018049460 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2019064017 |
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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