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The patent EP3238832 was granted to J Wagner on Feb 14, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 29, 2016 under application number EP16167644A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMA SWITZERLAND | May 11, 2021 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1092958 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1454675 |
| OPPOSITION | CH692854 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014003373 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3407871 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0268059 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0365038 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1092958 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1331183 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1454675 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1566352 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1772195 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2477751 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008205189 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010028090 |
| OPPOSITION | US4807814 |
| OPPOSITION | US5615832 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011003828 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014202342 |
| SEARCH | EP1772195 |
| SEARCH | US5615832 |
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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