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The patent EP3471994 was granted to Autostore Technology on Jan 8, 2025. The application was filed on Jun 21, 2017 under application number EP17731877A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABITZ & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | Jul 20, 2022 | ABEL & IMRAY | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | NO317366B |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015104263 |
| EXAMINATION | US2012068664 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011106294 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5187423 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5545967 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015104263 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102602372B |
| OPPOSITION | CN102602372 |
| OPPOSITION | CN104842964 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000302206 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH03183302 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011106294 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012068664 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013343842 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014002019 |
| OPPOSITION | US5187423 |
| OPPOSITION | US5545967 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015104263 |
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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