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The patent EP3576695 was granted to AMO on Feb 15, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 31, 2018 under application number EP18705778A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRINKS | Nov 15, 2023 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2011172649 |
| DESCRIPTION | US9445946 |
| EXAMINATION | US2011276043 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0167978 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2016122750 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010256965 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011301524 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2016143775 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1810646 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1810647 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2236109 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007173793 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008033408 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010256965 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015335477 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016143775 |
| OPPOSITION | US9411938 |
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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