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The patent EP3262970 was granted to SEB on Apr 7, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 4, 2011 under application number EP17184594A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA BENELUX | Jan 6, 2022 | AWA BENELUX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP1652445 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1967088 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2198736 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2523164 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2811689 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2921804 |
| OPPOSITION | US12753 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03077702 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007141276 |
| SEARCH | EP0659363 |
| SEARCH | EP1967088 |
| SEARCH | EP2090376 |
| SEARCH | EP2198736 |
| SEARCH | FR2921804 |
| SEARCH | US2008072921 |
| SEARCH | US2009183382 |
| SEARCH | WO2004010818 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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(Electronic) Receipt
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English translation of the claims
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German translation of the claims
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Request for grant of a European patent
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Priority document
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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