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The patent EP3289789 was granted to Assa Abloy on Jun 24, 2020. The application was filed on May 2, 2016 under application number EP16720406A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAKABA DEUTSCHLAND | Mar 24, 2021 | BALDER LAW | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US7706778 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8074271 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1710974 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1926038 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009127984 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1710974 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1926038 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2938112 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013086375 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015070134 |
| OPPOSITION | US8869263 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009127984 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016167895 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016177673 |
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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Search/Exam
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Search/Exam
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French translation of claims
Search/Exam
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German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Mar 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
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Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
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(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
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Amended claims with annotations
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Communication to designated inventor
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Published international application - A1
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