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The patent EP3034562 was granted to Eckart on Dec 8, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 19, 2014 under application number EP14199126A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASF COLORS & EFFECTS | May 7, 2019 | ALTMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO2007115675 |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO2014053454 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014094993 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2508571 |
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| OPPOSITION | US7993443 |
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| OPPOSITION | WO2014094993 |
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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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Dec 16, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
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