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The patent EP3430881 was granted to Deere on Apr 5, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 12, 2018 under application number EP18183166A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGCO | Apr 8, 2021 | AGCO DEPARTMENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2517549 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2681984 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2803257 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB2173309 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2017082442 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6616570 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03049532 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014023632 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0960558 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2055173 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2681984 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2882276 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3011824 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2013081380 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006213168 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017082442 |
| OPPOSITION | US3982383 |
| OPPOSITION | US6651411 |
| SEARCH | EP0960558 |
| SEARCH | EP2681984 |
| SEARCH | US2006213168 |
| SEARCH | US2017082442 |
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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