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The patent EP3575486 was granted to SEB on Jan 27, 2021. The application was filed on May 9, 2019 under application number EP19173580A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHLERS | Oct 22, 2021 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102015225091 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0390264 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2952624 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3093386 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3418441 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010166396 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0155496 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018189465 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9922061 |
| SEARCH | EP3266926 |
| SEARCH | WO0155496 |
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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