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The patent EP3714020 was granted to Tesa on Sep 6, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 23, 2018 under application number EP18811195A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENTEX RUST & MITSCHKE | Jun 3, 2024 | KAEWERT | ADMISSIBLE |
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