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The patent EP3495292 was granted to Nordson on Oct 7, 2020. The application was filed on May 14, 2015 under application number EP19153928A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMA SWITZERLAND | Jul 6, 2021 | MEISSNER BOLTE | ADMISSIBLE |
| GEMA SWITZERLAND | Jul 6, 2021 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20040501693 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004US26887 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7150585 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005018823 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007005313 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007049219 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013211536 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19522488 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19736703 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29822642U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1772195 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2354082 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003166477 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11271167 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005147508 |
| OPPOSITION | US4256130 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005044339 |
| SEARCH | EP1772195 |
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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