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The patent EP3425062 was granted to Keygene on Aug 2, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 8, 2011 under application number EP18189888A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABEL & IMRAY | Apr 30, 2024 | ABEL & IMRAY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0534858 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006137733 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007037678 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006263789 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010227329 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007037678 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007073171 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008093098 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009036525 |
| SEARCH | US2006263789 |
| SEARCH | WO2007037678 |
| SEARCH | WO2007073171 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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