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The patent EP3590714 was granted to Cathair on Jan 22, 2025. The application was filed on Jun 13, 2019 under application number EP19180083A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JCB AERO | Apr 20, 2022 | GERMAIN MAUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | FR2563153 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2872085 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2962362 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1872933 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2563153 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2872085 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2962362 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005089644 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007275247 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012067508 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014234632 |
| OPPOSITION | US2456005 |
| OPPOSITION | US4533589 |
| OPPOSITION | US4890656 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02060702 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016016621 |
| SEARCH | DE102013214391 |
| SEARCH | FR2962362 |
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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