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The patent EP3690029 was granted to Modern Meadow on Mar 23, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 3, 2015 under application number EP20158046A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLOUGMANN VINGTOFT | Dec 22, 2022 | PLOUGMANN VINGTOFT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014US42384 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1589098 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2012023777 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013255003 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014201406 |
| OTHER | EP3215670 |
| OTHER | FR2601371 |
| OTHER | JPH05184661 |
| OTHER | US4931546 |
| OTHER | US5157111 |
| OTHER | US5201745 |
| OTHER | US5945319 |
| OTHER | US6596304 |
| OTHER | WO9412563 |
| SEARCH | US2013142763 |
| SEARCH | US2013255003 |
| SEARCH | US2014017284 |
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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Communication to designated inventor
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