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The patent EP3287510 was granted to Suez on Aug 14, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 29, 2015 under application number EP17195045A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEINEKING | May 12, 2020 | DIEHL & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OTHER | WO2006053020 |
| OTHER | WO2008081410 |
| SEARCH | WO2008095589 |
| SEARCH | WO2009127727 |
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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