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The patent EP3026766 was granted to Agro on Dec 20, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 17, 2015 under application number EP15195032A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORACH TECHNIK | Sep 19, 2024 | FREI PATENT ATTORNEYS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE7734963U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2128948 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2360800 |
| EXAMINATION | DE202004005278U |
| EXAMINATION | DE202009006645U |
| EXAMINATION | EP0245233 |
| EXAMINATION | US2008217917 |
| OPPOSITION | CH708567 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2120023 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3334314 |
| OPPOSITION | DE8708440U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1322011 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1737094 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2166631 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2367251 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2549603 |
| OPPOSITION | NL1034797C |
| OPPOSITION | NL7200350 |
| SEARCH | EP1737094 |
| SEARCH | EP2128948 |
| SEARCH | EP2533085 |
| SEARCH | EP2549603 |
| SEARCH | NL1034797C |
| SEARCH | NL7200350 |
| SEARCH | US6800808 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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