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The patent EP3048984 was granted to Vivosensmedical on Aug 4, 2021. The application was filed on Sep 26, 2014 under application number EP14777573A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEDEON RICHTER | Apr 28, 2022 | KACSUK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012016258 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013137940 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4151831 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008029130 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10345282 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19524966 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19943456 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3342251 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012016258 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013237771 |
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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