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The patent EP3328901 was granted to Dhler on Sep 11, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 29, 2016 under application number EP16745715A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRKELLY | Jun 11, 2020 | BIRD & BIRD SOCIETA TRA AVVOCATI | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRKELLY | Jun 11, 2020 | FRKELLY | ADMISSIBLE |
| ADM WILD EUROPE | Jun 9, 2020 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2008297359 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005124805 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015059062 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2628398 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1198412 |
| OPPOSITION | GB191513677 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005124805 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010183793 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004099361 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006053761 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015059062 |
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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