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The patent EP3897913 was granted to Analytik Jena on Mar 22, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 28, 2019 under application number EP19812978A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH | Dec 22, 2023 | GOTTSCHALD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007021952 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010031401 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102014211221 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1730273 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2998398 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006027500 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006157408 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1508792 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006027500 |
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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