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The patent EP3020484 was granted to Nordson on Aug 19, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 23, 2008 under application number EP15197745A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMA SWITZERLAND | May 18, 2021 | TRINKS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE19838275 |
| EXAMINATION | US5381962 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005017931 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005054868 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006009855 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10232869 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19838275 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0899015 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0899016 |
| OPPOSITION | US3606170 |
| OPPOSITION | US3837575 |
| OPPOSITION | US4176793 |
| OPPOSITION | US5381962 |
| OPPOSITION | US5829681 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02067808 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005018823 |
| SEARCH | DE10232869 |
| SEARCH | EP0899016 |
| SEARCH | US5829681 |
| SEARCH | WO2005018823 |
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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