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The patent EP3414708 was granted to Carrier on Sep 28, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 8, 2017 under application number EP17707723A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP_35673/2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | Mathys & Squire | Generic |
| APP_6758/2024 | Feb 6, 2024 | Name NOT Displayed FOR Gdpr Reasons Represented BY Lionel Martin, Redacted Natural Person Name | Generic |
| UPC_CFI_263/2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | Bitzer Electronics | Revocation |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITZER ELECTRONICS | Jun 28, 2023 | KILCHERT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007273507 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012197622 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015002299 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015046364 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2017053290 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0123841 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016074822 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2029987 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014313055 |
| OPPOSITION | US6311509 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03052354 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016140969 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017020973 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017139324 |
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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