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The patent EP3218055 was granted to Pfeiffer on Jun 28, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 13, 2014 under application number EP14799732A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEMER | Apr 15, 2021 | GULDE & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP1138348 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102009017229 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009017229 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009034426 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19708542 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4004682 |
| OPPOSITION | DE9290088U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1138348 |
| OPPOSITION | US6186941 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0076582 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9704830 |
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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