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The patent EP3354948 was granted to Rembe Safety Control on May 27, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 25, 2017 under application number EP17153103A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIKE | Feb 26, 2021 | UEXKULL & STOLBERG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP20150174944 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007022018 |
| EXAMINATION | US4126184 |
| EXAMINATION | US6006842 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007022018 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3112732 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3354948 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003029307 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010127195 |
| OPPOSITION | US4084602 |
| OPPOSITION | US4126184 |
| OPPOSITION | US5076312 |
| OPPOSITION | US5131680 |
| OPPOSITION | US5762364 |
| OPPOSITION | US6006842 |
| OTHER | US2010127195 |
| OTHER | US4126184 |
| OTHER | US6006842 |
| SEARCH | US2010127195 |
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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