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The patent EP3590896 was granted to Schott on Dec 6, 2023. The application was filed on Apr 25, 2019 under application number EP19171165A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUOVA OMPI UNIPERSONALE | Sep 6, 2024 | PORTA & CONSULENTI ASSOCIATI | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19622550 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0495936 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1593658 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011006028 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013171456 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4420578 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014105350 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO8102572 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003198577 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017087058 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018029918 |
| OPPOSITION | US6551672 |
| SEARCH | DE689280 |
| SEARCH | DE977540 |
| SEARCH | US2004007280 |
| SEARCH | WO2006127843 |
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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