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The patent EP3518671 was granted to Woodstream on Oct 25, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 25, 2017 under application number EP17857259A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTICIMEX INNOVATION CENTER | Jul 3, 2024 | ZACCO DENMARK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6836999 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7219466 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7690147 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7757430 |
| DESCRIPTION | US9743657 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012054397 |
| EXAMINATION | US2007013513 |
| EXAMINATION | US2013235773 |
| EXAMINATION | US2014300477 |
| EXAMINATION | US2016240074 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007013513 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009193707 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009238243 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010134301 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010308956 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013031824 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013174469 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013235773 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013342344 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014085100 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015157006 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2016086475 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2016240074 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2710891 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004020100 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014283435 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004110142 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008046424 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009097898 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015185063 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017011916 |
| SEARCH | WO2012054397 |
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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Notification of election of EPO
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Published international application - A1
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