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The patent EP3258325 was granted to Rolex on Oct 30, 2019. The application was filed on Jun 13, 2016 under application number EP16174244A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICB INGENIEURS CONSEILS EN BREVETS | Jul 29, 2020 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2757423 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2757424 |
| OPPOSITION | CH269552 |
| OPPOSITION | CH702431 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2142965 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2727880 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2735540 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2757424 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2416408 |
| OPPOSITION | GB655161 |
| OPPOSITION | JP3055407B |
| OPPOSITION | JPS5135528B |
| OPPOSITION | US6755566 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015185423 |
| SEARCH | CH705905 |
| SEARCH | CH705906 |
| SEARCH | EP2757424 |
| SEARCH | US2002114225 |
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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