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The patent EP3760596 was granted to Schott on Apr 17, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 4, 2019 under application number EP19184534A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUOVA OMPI UNIPERSONALE | Jan 16, 2025 | PORTA & CONSULENTI ASSOCIATI | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19622550 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0495936 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011006028 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013171456 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4420578 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014105350 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO8102572 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007202144 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018148222 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018193228 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018370665 |
| OPPOSITION | US2019021949 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014130349 |
| SEARCH | US10117806 |
| SEARCH | US2005118367 |
| SEARCH | US3207590 |
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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