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The patent EP3305092 was granted to Roquette Frres on Jan 24, 2024. The application was filed on Jan 31, 2014 under application number EP17203082A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMSLAND STARKE | Oct 24, 2024 | NEIDL STIPPLER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | FR20090051962 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR20120057680 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2778407 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006052003 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2778407 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2889416 |
| OPPOSITION | US4766204 |
| OPPOSITION | US5086166 |
| OPPOSITION | US5955082 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0162101 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006052003 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012116703 |
| OTHER | DE202014011178U |
| OTHER | DE202014011179U |
| SEARCH | FR2778407 |
| SEARCH | FR2889416 |
| SEARCH | US4766204 |
| SEARCH | WO2006052003 |
| SEARCH | WO2012116703 |
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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English translation of the claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Abstract
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