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The patent EP3060132 was granted to Hologic on Dec 4, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 23, 2014 under application number EP14855181A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMS GIOTTO | Sep 2, 2020 | DE ROS | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2491863 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2656789 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005084060 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013044861 |
| OPPOSITION | US5594769 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007095330 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011043838 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012001572 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012122399 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013001439 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015061582 |
| SEARCH | US2005084060 |
| SEARCH | US2010208037 |
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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