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The patent EP3234025 was granted to Eckart on Apr 24, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 21, 2015 under application number EP15817839A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL COLORS & EFFECTS | Jan 23, 2020 | ALTMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3711308 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US8585818 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014094993 |
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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Oct 11, 2023
Refund of fees
Appeal
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