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The patent EP3135275 was granted to Grindeks on May 13, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 27, 2015 under application number EP15182621A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BACHELIN | Feb 11, 2021 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| HOFFMANN EITLE | Feb 11, 2021 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| SYNTHON | Feb 11, 2021 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2011060010 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03097040 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010056384 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011018101 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013012485 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005023192 |
| OTHER | EP3315275 |
| OTHER | WO03097040 |
| OTHER | WO2005023192 |
| OTHER | WO2011033468 |
| OTHER | WO2011061611 |
| OTHER | WO2011111053 |
| SEARCH | DE102008057284 |
| SEARCH | WO2014160686 |
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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