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The patent EP3208606 was granted to Morpho Detection on Aug 2, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 16, 2017 under application number EP17000256A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHLEIFRING | Apr 30, 2024 | LOHR | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2007035883 |
| EXAMINATION | US2014085042 |
| EXAMINATION | US5109397 |
| EXAMINATION | US6337894 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011032301 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2012166134 |
| OTHER | US2007035883 |
| OTHER | US2014085042 |
| OTHER | US5109397 |
| OTHER | US6337894 |
| OTHER | US7197113 |
| OTHER | WO2011032301 |
| OTHER | WO2012166134 |
| SEARCH | DE102013205606 |
| SEARCH | EP2688078 |
| SEARCH | JP2007037873 |
| SEARCH | US2001008552 |
| SEARCH | US2006202650 |
| SEARCH | US7197113 |
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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