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The patent EP3103498 was granted to AP Pharma Systems Atomizadores E Dispensadores Ltda on Jun 14, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 12, 2015 under application number EP15171954A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| APTAR RADOLFZELL | May 2, 2019 | WITTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE10062879 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006008874 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007021415 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007063213 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009040783 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013211423 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3525449 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69502295T |
| OPPOSITION | EP0170198 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0487412 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2314380 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012001375 |
| SEARCH | EP0170198 |
| SEARCH | US2004068222 |
| SEARCH | WO9718902 |
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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