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The patent EP3231904 was granted to Evico on Sep 8, 2021. The application was filed on Apr 14, 2016 under application number EP16165311A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TROESCH SCHEIDEGGER WERNER | Jun 8, 2022 | SCHMID | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012100964 |
| OPPOSITION | FR1399710 |
| OPPOSITION | US3851448 |
| OPPOSITION | US5109659 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012100964 |
| SEARCH | CH396714 |
| SEARCH | DE1510943 |
| SEARCH | FR1399710 |
| SEARCH | JPH01156524 |
| SEARCH | US5109659 |
| SEARCH | WO2012100964 |
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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