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The patent EP3165087 was granted to Koppert on Jul 22, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 23, 2012 under application number EP16176713A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOBEST BELGIUM | Apr 22, 2021 | GEVERS PATENTS | ADMISSIBLE |
| KATZ BIOTECH | Apr 14, 2021 | SACHT GORNY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2232986 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006057552 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006071107 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007075081 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008015393 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008104807 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2415356 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010119645 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014370849 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006057552 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006071107 |
| OTHER | WO2006057552 |
| SEARCH | EP0777963 |
| SEARCH | WO2006057552 |
| SEARCH | WO2006071107 |
| SEARCH | WO2007075081 |
| SEARCH | WO9734468 |
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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