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The patent EP3843240 was granted to Zumtobel Lighting on Apr 19, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 23, 2019 under application number EP19219187A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| INOTEC SICHERHEITSTECHNIK | Jan 18, 2024 | GRAEFE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US5416384 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19807844 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29823943U |
| SEARCH | EP1555860 |
| SEARCH | EP1835793 |
| SEARCH | WO2010139080 |
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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