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The patent EP3671090 was granted to LU VE on Apr 5, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 16, 2019 under application number EP19216451A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUNTNER | Jan 3, 2024 | CHARRIER RAPP & LIEBAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | CH693043 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2696159 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3002530 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3306247 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015021796 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015204554 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015173767 |
| SEARCH | EP3306247 |
| SEARCH | US2018231264 |
| SEARCH | WO2015173767 |
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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Abstract
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