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The patent EP3035311 was granted to Novar on Oct 9, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 19, 2014 under application number EP14199238A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH | Jul 1, 2020 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10000303 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10053525 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005062129 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102807145 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10000303 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10053525 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005062129 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011088826 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012217162 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2621209 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0327083 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2423897 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2466564 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005200472 |
| OPPOSITION | US5886620 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011113779 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013055599 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013070883 |
| SEARCH | DE102005062129 |
| SEARCH | EP2466564 |
| SEARCH | WO2013055599 |
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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Refund of fees
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Designation of inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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