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The patent EP3672906 was granted to Haldor Topse on Feb 15, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 21, 2018 under application number EP18756440A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASALE | Nov 14, 2023 | M ZARDI | ADMISSIBLE |
| KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | Nov 14, 2023 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE2617089 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2014208352 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005037244 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013266506 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014105816 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2617089 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0572778 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3059206 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005037244 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009304574 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013266506 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008124625 |
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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