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The patent EP3243023 was granted to Schreder on Jul 12, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 5, 2016 under application number EP16700047A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING | Apr 11, 2024 | THUN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2779652 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012147604 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013044487 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014028216 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014030149 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014147510 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014205547 |
| OPPOSITION | AT512746 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2779652 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20100136186 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013044487 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014028216 |
| OPPOSITION | US8641241 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012154234 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014030149 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014147510 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014162682 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014205547 |
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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French translation of claims
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Notification of election of EPO
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