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The patent EP3341167 was granted to Koninklijke Philips on Oct 20, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 29, 2016 under application number EP16745709A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIC VIOLEX SINGLE MEMBER | Jul 20, 2022 | PETERREINS SCHLEY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102006004675 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002088121 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013250122 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014137883 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015217465 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2868293 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002088121 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014137883 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015217465 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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