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The patent EP3237309 was granted to Modula on Nov 27, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 17, 2015 under application number EP15808267A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANEL | Aug 31, 2022 | FLUGEL PREISSNER SCHOBER SEIDEL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2002068430 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2002181355 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006125140 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH0478343 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006110702 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002068430 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005181355 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006125140 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0478343 |
| OPPOSITION | US4651481 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006110702 |
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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Communication to designated inventor
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