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The patent EP3140332 was granted to Tubitak on Feb 12, 2020. The application was filed on May 7, 2015 under application number EP15729230A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION | Nov 12, 2020 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
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