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The patent EP3162841 was granted to PEP Licensing on Jun 15, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 27, 2015 under application number EP15191595A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOTEC BAGS INDIA PRIVATE | Dec 19, 2018 | FECHNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | KR900006336B |
| DESCRIPTION | KR910008553B |
| DESCRIPTION | US4021388 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4133784 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4337181 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5281681 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5461094 |
| SEARCH | US7235594 |
| SEARCH | WO2014167518 |
| SEARCH | WO2014194219 |
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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