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The patent EP4115994 was granted to Beumer Group on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 9, 2021 under application number EP21184871A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURKOPP FORDERTECHNIK | Feb 19, 2024 | RAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102018219583 |
| OPPOSITION | AT14694U |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006025617 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102018219583 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3010213 |
| OPPOSITION | US7235756 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2022163885 |
| SEARCH | DE102018219583 |
| SEARCH | EP1500440 |
| SEARCH | FR2940151 |
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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