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The patent EP3671153 was granted to Qundis on May 10, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 5, 2019 under application number EP19213821A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TECHEM ENERGY SERVICES | Feb 11, 2024 | KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| METRONA UNION | Feb 9, 2024 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102005045198 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10306465 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10317476 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3234850 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3626281 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1376084 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1770469 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3671153 |
| SEARCH | DE10317476 |
| SEARCH | DE3234850 |
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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European search opinion
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