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The patent EP3140621 was granted to Fraba on Feb 12, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 28, 2015 under application number EP15719685A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAUMER HUBNER | Nov 11, 2020 | STRAUSS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2002161866 |
| EXAMINATION | US2004236443 |
| EXAMINATION | US2005151719 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102008046907 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102009040384 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2072963 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002154029 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7262523 |
| OPPOSITION | CH701869 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008046907 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009028051 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010044182 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2072963 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2428775 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2597819 |
| OPPOSITION | US7262523 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Document concerning representation
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French translation of claims
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A1
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(Electronic) Receipt
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