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The patent EP3034566 was granted to Eckart on Jun 8, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 19, 2014 under application number EP14199139A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL COLORS & EFFECTS | Nov 25, 2019 | ALTMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0668329 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0708154 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1114103 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1121334 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1251152 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1270682 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1546063 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1685198 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1699884 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2318463 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2371908 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2576702 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004087816 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008077612 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009144005 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9638505 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2832801 |
| SEARCH | DE102011012214 |
| SEARCH | DE19836810 |
| SEARCH | EP1553144 |
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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