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The patent EP3324810 was granted to Seko on May 8, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 21, 2016 under application number EP16763940A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERBERT SAIER | Feb 6, 2020 | ROCHE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102006019546 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0218908 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5282901 |
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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