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The patent EP3218661 was granted to Project Pharmaceutics on Feb 12, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 12, 2015 under application number EP15800982A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN CHRIST GEFRIERTROCKNUNGSANLAGEN | Nov 12, 2020 | REHBERG HUPPE PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5084040 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013016442 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013135826 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013147759 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013135826 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE2235483 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4325193 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013147759 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013164422 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19748472 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2235483 |
| OPPOSITION | US4325193 |
| OPPOSITION | US5084040 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013135826 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013147759 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013164422 |
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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