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The patent EP3647210 was granted to Maston on Apr 2, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 31, 2018 under application number EP18203769A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIPA | Mar 7, 2022 | CANZLER & BERGMEIER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1943146 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2638576 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007057209 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1303782 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202006020389U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0440477 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2039606 |
| SEARCH | EP1943146 |
| SEARCH | US2009078333 |
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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