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The patent EP3438268 was granted to ISF on Apr 1, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 31, 2017 under application number EP17184091A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRAVIS | Dec 22, 2020 | PELSTER BEHRENDS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1577269 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS6014995 |
| OPPOSITION | CN105617996 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007003532 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008018698 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1577269 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2441742 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2998386 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001316302 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20080045818 |
| OPPOSITION | US6743405 |
| SEARCH | CN105617996 |
| SEARCH | DE102007003532 |
| SEARCH | EP2998386 |
| SEARCH | JP2001316302 |
| SEARCH | KR20080045818 |
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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