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The patent EP3498117 was granted to Dainese on Sep 8, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 17, 2018 under application number EP18213171A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_182/2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | Alpinestars | Counter Claim For Revocation |
| UPC_CFI_792/2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | Alpinestars Research | Counter Claim For Revocation |
| UPC_CFI_472/2024 | Aug 7, 2024 | Dainese | Infringement |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALPINESTARS | Jun 8, 2022 | DRAGOTTI & ASSOCIATI | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2740376 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP3167730 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010067288 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2016178143 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2017163196 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2626765 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004183283 |
| OPPOSITION | US4242769 |
| OPPOSITION | US4722099 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008044222 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011148350 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011148353 |
| OTHER | US2006248632 |
| OTHER | WO2015181734 |
| SEARCH | DE8620408U |
| SEARCH | JP2011246852 |
| SEARCH | WO2008044222 |
| SEARCH | WO2011148350 |
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