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The patent EP3788416 was granted to Signify Holding on Oct 8, 2025. The application was filed on Apr 29, 2019 under application number EP19720126A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOPF | Jan 19, 2024 | SAMSON & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| SCHOPF | Jan 19, 2024 | SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US8262252 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010041182 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013308311 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US8262252 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US8629930 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011027254 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2503231 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008231162 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013107524 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013308311 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016084481 |
| OPPOSITION | US8262252 |
| OPPOSITION | US8629930 |
| OPPOSITION | US9816672 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011027254 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018054913 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018058136 |
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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