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The patent EP3634770 was granted to Surys on Aug 4, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 5, 2018 under application number EP18734435A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG | May 3, 2022 | ZINSINGER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | FR2982038 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011138394 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015154943 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102012020550 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015154943 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016177470 |
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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