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The patent EP3611137 was granted to Emhart Glass on Jul 28, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 13, 2019 under application number EP19191428A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEYE | Jun 30, 2021 | MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2005268654 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006213226 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4708729 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5232483 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6199405 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7350379 |
| SEARCH | EP1418158 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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