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The patent EP3743053 was granted to GW Research on Nov 29, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 22, 2019 under application number EP19702670A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | Aug 27, 2024 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | GB2539472 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2017181982 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016059403 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2539472 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015193668 |
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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