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The patent EP3272432 was granted to Bruker Nano on Aug 23, 2023. The application was filed on May 22, 2017 under application number EP17172136A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARL ZEISS | May 22, 2024 | GLAWE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2017610 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010242631 |
| OPPOSITION | US8819859 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015121603 |
| SEARCH | JP2008209544 |
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 forthcoming publication
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Request for grant of a European patent
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