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The patent EP3243073 was granted to Karlsruher Institut FR Technologie on Mar 13, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 25, 2016 under application number EP16825323A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AECHTER | Dec 13, 2019 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| BAYER BAYER | Oct 9, 2019 | BIP PATENTS | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102010047427 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014251913 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0045929 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004106915 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010047427 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009312851 |
| OPPOSITION | US5457260 |
| OPPOSITION | US7606681 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0045929 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004106915 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010019814 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010151214 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012045396 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014166799 |
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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