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The patent EP3037226 was granted to BIC Violex on Jul 19, 2017. The application was filed on Dec 22, 2015 under application number EP15202140A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DORCO | Apr 19, 2018 | ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0126128 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1259361 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2323819 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB1465697 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3835537 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03006218 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2015179217 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0126128 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2323819 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03006218 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015179217 |
| SEARCH | EP0126128 |
| SEARCH | EP0363648 |
| SEARCH | EP2323819 |
| SEARCH | WO2010008981 |
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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Mar 11, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
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Amended description with annotations
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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