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The patent EP3370126 was granted to Gima TT on Aug 19, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 11, 2012 under application number EP18169119A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOCKE | May 14, 2021 | AULICH | ADMISSIBLE |
| GD SOCIETA PER AZIONI | May 11, 2021 | STUDIO TORTA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP0269738 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0380707 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0269738 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0380707 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0588418 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0604663 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1166960 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1276027 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1652634 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002283276 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003025272 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003225479 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005004699 |
| OPPOSITION | US5418440 |
| SEARCH | EP0604663 |
| SEARCH | EP1166960 |
| SEARCH | EP1276027 |
| SEARCH | EP1652634 |
| SEARCH | EP2766780 |
| SEARCH | US2003225479 |
| SEARCH | US5418440 |
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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Information on Search Strategy
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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