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The patent EP3090729 was granted to Ayanda Group on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 25, 2007 under application number EP16171445A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIRIO HEALTHCARE ANHUI | Mar 6, 2024 | BIRD & BIRD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0317899 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0997143 |
| OPPOSITION | US5817330 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0224165 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004054539 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005112654 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007085840 |
| SEARCH | EP0474261 |
| SEARCH | US4764383 |
| SEARCH | WO03053159 |
| SEARCH | WO2004054539 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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