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The patent EP3150722 was granted to Touchlight on Sep 11, 2019. The application was filed on Feb 1, 2010 under application number EP16195596A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZBM PATENTS | Jun 11, 2020 | ZBM PATENTS ZEA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US2008305142 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9821322 |
| SEARCH | US2008305142 |
| SEARCH | WO0104280 |
| SEARCH | WO2004028562 |
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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Description
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Request for further processing
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Abstract
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Letter concerning search matters
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for grant of a European patent
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