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The patent EP3169276 was granted to Figulla on Oct 14, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 16, 2014 under application number EP14741272A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| INNOVENTRIC | Jul 14, 2021 | NORDMEYER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2929860 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006276813 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007156233 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009264991 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012136430 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013261739 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2929860 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006276813 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007156233 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013261739 |
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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