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The patent EP3107485 was granted to Braun on Jan 24, 2024. The application was filed on Feb 19, 2015 under application number EP15708340A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHLERS | Sep 14, 2021 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2011314677 |
| EXAMINATION | US2012151697 |
| EXAMINATION | US2013125326 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013091642 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014016718 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011314677 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012151697 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013125326 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014016718 |
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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