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The patent EP3348393 was granted to Sefar on Jun 21, 2023. The application was filed on Apr 14, 2016 under application number EP18154106A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAATI | Mar 19, 2024 | WEIDNER STERN JESCHKE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2008220676 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2010136865 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011177741 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013197664 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2014060330 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013043397 |
| EXAMINATION | CN105408010 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1192925 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2014030775 |
| EXAMINATION | US2016136584 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008220676 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0005000 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0014296 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0103468 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009092922 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010124899 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013043397 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014056968 |
| OTHER | EP1192925 |
| OTHER | EP1757406 |
| OTHER | EP1953286 |
| OTHER | JP2008303521 |
| OTHER | JP2014030775 |
| OTHER | US2010285301 |
| OTHER | US2011177741 |
| OTHER | WO03004735 |
| OTHER | WO2005049707 |
| OTHER | WO2008118955 |
| OTHER | WO2009092922 |
| OTHER | WO2009157400 |
| OTHER | WO2010107503 |
| OTHER | WO2010124899 |
| OTHER | WO2015162183 |
| OTHER | WO2016141902 |
| SEARCH | US2011177741 |
| SEARCH | US2014060330 |
| SEARCH | WO2013043397 |
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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