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The patent EP3136861 was granted to American Sterilizer on Mar 25, 2020. The application was filed on Feb 10, 2015 under application number EP15710302A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BODE CHEMIE | Dec 29, 2020 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1252819 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003099717 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004022867 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004047915 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009061017 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009074881 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010189599 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012171300 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014004208 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5851483 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6627657 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0953283 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009061017 |
| OPPOSITION | US5851483 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007133532 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011005270 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011109136 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9115122 |
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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