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The patent EP3039288 was granted to Prominent on Aug 23, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 21, 2014 under application number EP14757888A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNF FLODOS | Jan 15, 2021 | MAUCHER JENKINS PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2013184640 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013013725 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102007040538 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102007047724 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102011115650 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2557287 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008064491 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1757809 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2557287 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3039288 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013184640 |
| OPPOSITION | US7099136 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013013725 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Communication to designated inventor
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Information on entry into European phase
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