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The patent EP3141399 was granted to Flai on Jan 20, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 20, 2016 under application number EP16180441A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUECK RHEINISCHE | Oct 20, 2021 | HUMPL WAGNER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2060658 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012107827 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202012004375U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2060658 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2497650 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2848424 |
| SEARCH | EP2060658 |
| SEARCH | EP2123476 |
| SEARCH | EP2497650 |
| SEARCH | WO2013150414 |
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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French translation of claims
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Authorisation
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Abstract
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