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The patent EP3721735 was granted to Dainese on Aug 23, 2023. The application was filed on Apr 8, 2020 under application number EP20168623A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALPINESTARS | May 23, 2024 | DRAGOTTI & ASSOCIATI | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | CN206350518U |
| OPPOSITION | US2005034476 |
| OPPOSITION | US7665156 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02080715 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007116377 |
| SEARCH | US2006113336 |
| SEARCH | US2017231371 |
| SEARCH | US7665156 |
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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