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The patent EP3174578 was granted to Tecpharma Licensing on Mar 12, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 13, 2015 under application number EP15739500A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHL MEDICAL | Jul 7, 2020 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2742962 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CH707216 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2742962 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006057604 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010081489 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011126439 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013016832 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012265136 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013048310 |
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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