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The patent EP3657106 was granted to Samsung Electronics on Aug 10, 2022. The application was filed on Jan 7, 2015 under application number EP20150463A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRETZLER | May 8, 2023 | MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | CN202835993U |
| OPPOSITION | DE10145141 |
| OPPOSITION | DE112005002832 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3657106 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003021448 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007225193 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008075890 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011064340 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH08152254 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH08296953 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10103844 |
| OPPOSITION | KR100800195B |
| OPPOSITION | US2005126206 |
| OPPOSITION | US6347530 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006120058 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006120076 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007006113 |
| SEARCH | JP2000346531 |
| SEARCH | US2006096312 |
| SEARCH | US3027732 |
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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