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The patent EP3603407 was granted to Barbieri on Nov 27, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 26, 2019 under application number EP19188612A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOCHLAND | Feb 11, 2022 | PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE BEHRMANN WAGNER PARTG MBB | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2943077 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007061256 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3730384 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2738991 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009136158 |
| OPPOSITION | US6495187 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0019839 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013010037 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9117663 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9604800 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9842200 |
| SEARCH | EP1119262 |
| SEARCH | EP2731451 |
| SEARCH | EP2943077 |
| SEARCH | JP2009136158 |
| SEARCH | US6495187 |
| SEARCH | WO9117663 |
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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