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The patent EP3212524 was granted to SIG Services on Nov 1, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 26, 2015 under application number EP15788365A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TETRA LAVAL & FINANCE | Jun 27, 2024 | BECK GREENER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB1078327 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5385527 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4237859 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0237235 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0293098 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1232856 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2604539 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002067192 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005219745 |
| OPPOSITION | US3604317 |
| OPPOSITION | US3604613 |
| OPPOSITION | US3654842 |
| OPPOSITION | US4239150 |
| OPPOSITION | US4540391 |
| OPPOSITION | US5236408 |
| OPPOSITION | US5385527 |
| OPPOSITION | US5810243 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9826994 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9905029 |
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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