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The patent EP3866051 was granted to Hand Held Products on Mar 27, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 8, 2013 under application number EP21160116A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_COA_520/2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | Scandit | Appeal |
| UPC_CFI_408/2024 | Jul 9, 2024 | Scandit | Counter Claim For Revocation |
| UPC_CFI_74/2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | Hand Held Products | Provisional Measures |
| UPC_CFI_73/2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | Hand Held Products | Infringement |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCANDIT AGSCANDIT | Nov 21, 2024 | ALLENDORF | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2733641 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3866051 |
| OPPOSITION | EP4345681 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011145850 |
| OPPOSITION | US13743477P |
| OPPOSITION | US13748926P |
| OPPOSITION | US2010185529 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011055049 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011063325 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011156869 |
| OPPOSITION | US5821523 |
| OPPOSITION | US61726747P |
| OPPOSITION | US61737552P |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010129673 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011087797 |
| SEARCH | US5821523 |
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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