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The patent EP3130739 was granted to Profine on Feb 19, 2025. The application was filed on Aug 10, 2016 under application number EP16183531A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEZE | Dec 21, 2018 | MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE202012001124U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1932997 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR3003595 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015011092 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006007742 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202012001124U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202014102797U |
| OPPOSITION | DE20306546U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2327854 |
| OPPOSITION | FR3003595 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH08105272 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH102166 |
| OPPOSITION | US5687508 |
| SEARCH | EP2431560 |
| SEARCH | FR3003595 |
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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