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The patent EP3181354 was granted to Radiometer Medical on Jul 18, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 9, 2016 under application number EP16203151A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS | Apr 16, 2019 | POTTER CLARKSON | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0460796 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1757533 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003211261 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004161177 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006013744 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013209003 |
| OPPOSITION | US3442686 |
| OPPOSITION | US5725958 |
| OPPOSITION | US5777202 |
| OPPOSITION | US5830545 |
| OPPOSITION | US5856017 |
| OPPOSITION | US9101936 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008131768 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018184902 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9708561 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9716309 |
| SEARCH | US2004161177 |
| SEARCH | US2006013744 |
| SEARCH | WO2008131768 |
| SEARCH | WO9716309 |
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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