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The patent EP3279154 was granted to Organo on Aug 19, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 30, 2016 under application number EP16772972A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HASKONINGDHV NEDERLAND | Feb 18, 2021 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2005517532 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007136367 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2008284427 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007136367 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2014136188 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003159991 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013151434 |
| SEARCH | JP2014136188 |
| SEARCH | US2003159991 |
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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