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The patent EP3133166 was granted to Life Sciences on Jan 11, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 9, 2015 under application number EP15184389A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGILENT | May 13, 2020 | GRUNECKER PATENT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO0069899 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9102088 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2636756 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010097655 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013057310 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010097707 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011067678 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013046033 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016125091 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9402639 |
| SEARCH | US2002102554 |
| SEARCH | US2011117554 |
| SEARCH | WO02088396 |
| SEARCH | WO2013046033 |
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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