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The patent EP3021656 was granted to Husqvarna on Nov 11, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 15, 2014 under application number EP14747538A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREAS STIHL | Aug 9, 2021 | PATENTANWALTE RUFF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2502481 |
| EXAMINATION | US2011209765 |
| EXAMINATION | US2012290165 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011115563 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102011084793 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2502481 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012290165 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011115563 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012044220 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010041309 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011084594 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1933467 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2342964 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0937632 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011142099 |
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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