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The patent EP3511254 was granted to TME on Sep 27, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 15, 2019 under application number EP19151776A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIMA CONSUMER | May 12, 2021 | PATENTANWALTE RUFF | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE2000618 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0559291 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3040285 |
| OPPOSITION | ITUB20152383 |
| OPPOSITION | ITUB20155300 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016075604 |
| SEARCH | ITUB20155300 |
| SEARCH | WO2016075604 |
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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