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The patent EP3016654 was granted to Bruschettini on Sep 5, 2018. The application was filed on Jul 1, 2013 under application number EP13747521A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMMELBURG | Jun 4, 2019 | FISH & RICHARDSON PC | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2422787 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004096123 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006050165 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006086452 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2422787 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011142799 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004096123 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006050165 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006086452 |
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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