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The patent EP3857177 was granted to Promecon Process Measurement Control on Sep 6, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 24, 2019 under application number EP19779430A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TENOVA GOODFELLOW | Jun 4, 2024 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE3827913 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE69921009T |
| DESCRIPTION | US9157778 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1930712 |
| EXAMINATION | US2013228689 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1930712 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2484279 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002100874 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3558898 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02077578 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012145829 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3827913 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002100874 |
| OPPOSITION | US7880133 |
| OPPOSITION | US9157778 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012145829 |
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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