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The patent EP3790359 was granted to SEB on Aug 13, 2025. The application was filed on Sep 1, 2020 under application number EP20193936A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GULDE & PARTNER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSKANZLEI MBB | Oct 5, 2022 | GULDE & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE3721200 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006052475 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008054904 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014111817 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202007013204U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3721200 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003272814 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010000980 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012000903 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014158698 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015327707 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014075923 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018189209 |
| SEARCH | DE3721200 |
| SEARCH | JP2003272814 |
| SEARCH | US2010000980 |
| SEARCH | US2015327707 |
| SEARCH | WO2014075923 |
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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