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The patent EP2983721 was granted to EL Andaloussi on Jan 20, 2021. The application was filed on Apr 10, 2014 under application number EP14723513A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZWICKER SCHNAPPAUF & PARTNER | Nov 21, 2018 | ZWICKER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013028895 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03034275 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010108048 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010119256 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03016522 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010056337 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9421235 |
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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