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The patent EP3106731 was granted to LMK on Jun 6, 2018. The application was filed on Aug 22, 2008 under application number EP16177727A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PER AARSLEFF | Mar 5, 2019 | BUDDE SCHOU | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6994118 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0506181 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0564741 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003116211 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006005893 |
| OPPOSITION | US5609439 |
| OPPOSITION | US5971032 |
| OPPOSITION | US6199591 |
| OPPOSITION | US6994118 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0004318 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0169121 |
| SEARCH | EP0506181 |
| SEARCH | US2006243337 |
| SEARCH | US6199591 |
| SEARCH | US6994118 |
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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