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The patent EP3045138 was granted to AMO on Oct 6, 2021. The application was filed on Jan 10, 2006 under application number EP16157063A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRUNECKER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTG MBB | Jul 6, 2022 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
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