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The patent EP3140091 was granted to Formax on Apr 7, 2021. The application was filed on May 7, 2015 under application number EP15789657A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMULLER | Jan 3, 2022 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19518583 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009188363 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008250904 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009188363 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011099948 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013074667 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013160620 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4709535 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19518583 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2537651 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009188363 |
| OPPOSITION | US4709535 |
| OTHER | DE19518583 |
| OTHER | US2009188363 |
| OTHER | WO2013164143 |
| SEARCH | DE19518583 |
| SEARCH | EP2537651 |
| SEARCH | US2009188363 |
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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