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The patent EP3211297 was granted to Siteco on Sep 11, 2024. The application was filed on Feb 24, 2017 under application number EP17157881A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHREDER | Jun 11, 2025 | ARNOLD & SIEDSMA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102014017295 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008122941 |
| EXAMINATION | US2013215612 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101994923 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202013103401U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2051001 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2401543 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2647902 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2804029 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009310356 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009323330 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011292658 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012320585 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013021798 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013215612 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014063802 |
| OPPOSITION | US8496360 |
| SEARCH | DE202013103401U |
| SEARCH | EP2647902 |
| SEARCH | EP2804029 |
| SEARCH | US2009323330 |
| SEARCH | US2012320585 |
| SEARCH | US2013021798 |
| SEARCH | US2014063802 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Modified abstract
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