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The patent EP4160071 was granted to Fitt on Jul 31, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 24, 2021 under application number EP22206445A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXEL INDUSTRIES | Apr 25, 2025 | CLEVELAND SCOTT YORK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP3061620 |
| EXAMINATION | DE202010006308U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2233812 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2711169 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3061620 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07208660 |
| SEARCH | EP2233812 |
| SEARCH | EP2711169 |
| SEARCH | EP3061620 |
| SEARCH | JPH07208660 |
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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