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The patent EP3401557 was granted to Profix on Aug 27, 2025. The application was filed on May 11, 2018 under application number EP18171743A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNER OMNICHANNEL TRADING HOLDING | Apr 6, 2023 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE202016006995U |
| OPPOSITION | CN2474781Y |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014205464 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0824198 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2806174 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3379092 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006097719 |
| OPPOSITION | US1084643 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005069396 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008286072 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009110515 |
| OPPOSITION | US2263137 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017080983 |
| SEARCH | DE102014205464 |
| SEARCH | DE202010010250U |
| SEARCH | DE202016101238U |
| SEARCH | EP1411252 |
| SEARCH | EP2806174 |
| SEARCH | WO2012098139 |
| SEARCH | WO2014191310 |
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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