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The patent EP3190231 was granted to Wrtzen on Sep 25, 2019. The application was filed on Jan 5, 2017 under application number EP17150410A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESCO HOLDING APS | Jun 25, 2020 | PATRADE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0762382 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3162961 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2141756 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004060770 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008121836 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008135327 |
| OPPOSITION | US5438171 |
| OPPOSITION | US5484970 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007146919 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013076601 |
| SEARCH | EP0762382 |
| SEARCH | GB2141756 |
| SEARCH | US2004060770 |
| SEARCH | US2008121836 |
| SEARCH | US2008135327 |
| SEARCH | US5484970 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the priority
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Request for grant of a European patent
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