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The patent EP3488696 was granted to Bayer Cropscience on Jan 4, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 8, 2014 under application number EP18211227A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERTIS BELCHIM | Oct 4, 2023 | BRANTSANDPATENTS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO0105472 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0494386 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3469906 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005250647 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011212837 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008093840 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008152074 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011018486 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011161131 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012103393 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013062981 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013080484 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013085988 |
| SEARCH | EP0494386 |
| SEARCH | US6503869 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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