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The patent EP3478853 was granted to Lumiradx UK on Oct 7, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 30, 2017 under application number EP17736737A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES POOLE | Jul 7, 2021 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009017453 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011165575 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005118144 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011030145 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003082590 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005112631 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009017453 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011165575 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005118144 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007028833 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011030145 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013155056 |
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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