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The patent EP3512309 was granted to Signify Holding on Mar 13, 2024. The application was filed on Jan 11, 2013 under application number EP19155278A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOPF | Dec 13, 2024 | SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2008136334 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2007033053 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1537764 |
| OPPOSITION | KR101100228B |
| OPPOSITION | US2008136334 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009222541 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010029268 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010202450 |
| OPPOSITION | US6522664 |
| OPPOSITION | US7554993 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007033053 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011146695 |
| SEARCH | US2010029268 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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