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The patent EP3518995 was granted to Biomimetic Innovations on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 27, 2017 under application number EP17772726A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANDPAY & GREUTER | Mar 7, 2024 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2012288446 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013122057 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8765189 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012288446 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011277931 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012288446 |
| OPPOSITION | US5769638 |
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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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Apr 5, 2018
Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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Description
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