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The patent EP3685783 was granted to Biolitec Holding on Aug 14, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 2, 2009 under application number EP19207282A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_256/2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Light Guide Optics Germany, SIA Lightguide | Generic |
| UPC_CFI_155/2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Light Guide Optics Germany, SIA Lightguide | Counter Claim For Revocation |
| UPC_CFI_714/2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | Biolitec Holding | Infringement |
| UPC_CFI_486/2024 | Aug 14, 2024 | Biolitec Holding | Provisional Measures |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIGHT GUIDE OPTICS GERMANY | Jul 19, 2024 | VON ROHR PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
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