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The patent EP3271297 was granted to Environmental Operating Solutions on Nov 23, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 2, 2015 under application number EP15784201A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HACH | Aug 23, 2023 | MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| KEMIRA OYJ | Aug 23, 2023 | PAPULA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2012211417 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6129104 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7153429 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8034243 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011132836 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014034573 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014116957 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014319055 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4797212 |
| OPPOSITION | CN104298259 |
| OPPOSITION | JP4557912B |
| OPPOSITION | US2014069864 |
| OPPOSITION | US7153429 |
| OPPOSITION | US7332093 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013074929 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014110425 |
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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Notification of the recording of a change
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