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The patent EP3492603 was granted to Inguran on Jul 20, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 4, 2013 under application number EP19153112A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | Apr 20, 2023 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US19970001394 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5135759 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0137655 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0185913 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004104178 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005095960 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005064383 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009176271 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011076667 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011236923 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014099628 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03020877 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005095960 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009031831 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010150013 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011123166 |
| SEARCH | US2009176271 |
| SEARCH | US2011236923 |
| SEARCH | US2014099628 |
| SEARCH | WO2009031831 |
| SEARCH | WO2011123166 |
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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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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European search opinion
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European search report
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