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The patent EP3043639 was granted to Zoetis Services on Oct 23, 2019. The application was filed on Sep 8, 2014 under application number EP14767260A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGG CHICK AUTOMATED | Jul 17, 2020 | PLASSERAUD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2003056729 |
| EXAMINATION | US2006156989 |
| EXAMINATION | US2010307419 |
| EXAMINATION | US4681063 |
| EXAMINATION | US5136979 |
| EXAMINATION | US5900929 |
| EXAMINATION | US7721674 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002075476 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6149375 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010151108 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2149791 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003056729 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010307419 |
| OPPOSITION | US5900929 |
| OPPOSITION | US6149375 |
| OPPOSITION | US7438019 |
| OPPOSITION | US7721674 |
| OTHER | US2003056729 |
| OTHER | US2010307419 |
| OTHER | US5136979 |
| OTHER | US5900929 |
| OTHER | US7721674 |
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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