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The patent EP3293124 was granted to Theegarten Pactec on Dec 4, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 2, 2013 under application number EP17196003A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAPAL | Sep 4, 2020 | BOVARD NEUCHATEL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005017329 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102008019605 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006020517 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008019605 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0399966 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0608824 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1981762 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2626305 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010307106 |
| OPPOSITION | US3987605 |
| OPPOSITION | US4819407 |
| OPPOSITION | US4947617 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008041082 |
| SEARCH | DE102008019605 |
| SEARCH | EP1981762 |
| SEARCH | US6233903 |
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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Information on Search Strategy
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Communication to designated inventor
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