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The patent EP3563822 was granted to EIS on Dec 22, 2021. The application was filed on Oct 5, 2016 under application number EP19173156A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LELO EUROPE | Sep 22, 2022 | GROSSE SCHUMACHER KNAUER VON HIRSCHHAUSEN | ADMISSIBLE |
| LELO EUROPE | Sep 22, 2022 | MARKS & CLERK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102013110501 |
| SEARCH | CH329193 |
| SEARCH | US1882040 |
| SEARCH | US3818904 |
| SEARCH | US5377701 |
| SEARCH | WO2015039787 |
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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