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The patent EP3641505 was granted to Schrder on Sep 8, 2021. The application was filed on Apr 27, 2012 under application number EP19206444A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZUMTOBEL LIGHTING | Jun 2, 2022 | THUN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0447136 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB2459180 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2012033400 |
| EXAMINATION | US6388399 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0447136 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2459180 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011309746 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012033400 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012086560 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012086561 |
| OPPOSITION | US6388399 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012151339 |
| SEARCH | US2011309746 |
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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Abstract
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Description
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