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The patent EP3687188 was granted to AMS on Apr 27, 2022. The application was filed on Jan 25, 2019 under application number EP19153794A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KS HIMPP | Jan 27, 2023 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP1537759 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2533550 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2783522 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3113407 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013329923 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018262854 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011127930 |
| SEARCH | US2013039517 |
| SEARCH | US2015163608 |
| SEARCH | US2018262854 |
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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French translation of claims
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Designation of inventor
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European search opinion
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Information on Search Strategy
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Matter concerning the application
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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