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The patent EP3340324 was granted to Piezocryst Advanced Sensorics on Jun 19, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 22, 2017 under application number EP17203024A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KISTLER INSTRUMENTE | Mar 19, 2020 | - | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | AT237928B |
| OPPOSITION | CH429228 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH02180082 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS61124183 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005026678 |
| SEARCH | AT237930B |
| SEARCH | AT389170B |
| SEARCH | JPS61124183 |
| SEARCH | US2864013 |
| SEARCH | WO2005026678 |
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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Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Modified abstract
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the priority
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Abstract
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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