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The patent EP3035483 was granted to Schleifring on Apr 25, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 18, 2014 under application number EP14198919A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE | Jan 21, 2019 | - | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1481407 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5608771 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7197113 |
| EXAMINATION | US2012082288 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012082288 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013187740 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008094919 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011146065 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012041554 |
| SEARCH | JP2000058355 |
| SEARCH | US2003173936 |
| SEARCH | US5572178 |
| SEARCH | US5715591 |
| SEARCH | WO2012003999 |
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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