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The patent EP3025610 was granted to SEB on Jun 1, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 4, 2011 under application number EP16151069A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BABYLISS FACO SPRL | Sep 11, 2019 | AWA BENELUX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0619087 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2145557 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2152114 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2198736 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005061352 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008129172 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009065024 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1516554 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1652445 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1967088 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2198736 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007141276 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009065024 |
| SEARCH | EP2198736 |
| SEARCH | US2005061352 |
| SEARCH | US2008053982 |
| SEARCH | WO2010016072 |
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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