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The patent EP3846755 was granted to Lohmann & Rauscher on Aug 31, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 4, 2019 under application number EP19765978A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG | May 31, 2023 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102006049108 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102012100842 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2777662 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003079324 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015157508 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3561441 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010085831 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29924439U |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010085831 |
| OTHER | EP0493950 |
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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