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The patent EP3331391 was granted to Geox on Jun 12, 2019. The application was filed on Aug 2, 2016 under application number EP16745488A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| W L GORE & ASSOCIATES | Mar 12, 2020 | SCHMITT NILSON SCHRAUD WAIBEL WOHLFROM PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | AT393942B |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10058094 |
| OPPOSITION | AT393942B |
| OPPOSITION | DE10058094 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0689500 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0714612 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2298100 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2742820 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010041295 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010180474 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012041637 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014128684 |
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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