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The patent EP3525984 was granted to Forel on Nov 4, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 12, 2017 under application number EP17780777A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISEC AUSTRIA | Jun 30, 2021 | WUNDERLICH & HEIM PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE4419963 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0920954 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1769885 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2039464 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2719501 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1769885 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2039464 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2862672 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016055966 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0165232 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1769885 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2039464 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2719501 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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