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The patent EP3349377 was granted to Adeia Guides on Sep 25, 2024. The application was originally filed on Nov 9, 2007 under application number EP17199706A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTL INTERACTIVE | Oct 15, 2024 | SPRINGORUM | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20050324193 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20060366863 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3211890 |
| EXAMINATION | US2004060063 |
| EXAMINATION | US2006062550 |
| SEARCH | US2002174430 |
| SEARCH | US2006140584 |
| SEARCH | US2006168340 |
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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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended description with annotations
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Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Annex to the communication
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
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Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amendments received before examination
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Search started
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Matter concerning the application
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for further processing allowed
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Invitation to file claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning the priority
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Abstract
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Request for grant of a European patent
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