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The patent EP3067504 was granted to GU Automatic on May 8, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 8, 2016 under application number EP16159137A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAKABA DEUTSCHLAND | Feb 10, 2020 | BALDER LAW | ADMISSIBLE |
| GEZE | Feb 7, 2020 | MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006020372 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010002870 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010024755 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10024502 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004060282 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006008513 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006020372 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007038844 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008044990 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010002870 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010024755 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10216983 |
| OPPOSITION | DE112007001481 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19835632 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19913996 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3826718 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4344729 |
| OPPOSITION | DE7629585U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0947658 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0984130 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1598506 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1849951 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2400104 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3067504 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1418190 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2315134 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006111365 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9109197 |
| SEARCH | DE3826718 |
| SEARCH | DE4344729 |
| SEARCH | EP2400104 |
| SEARCH | GB1418190 |
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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