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The patent EP3908108 was granted to Graintec on Jul 5, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 10, 2020 under application number EP20700861A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLUCTUS | Apr 5, 2024 | HAMSO PATENTBYRA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO02056676 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011064538 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015067955 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2016160141 |
| EXAMINATION | NO318416B |
| EXAMINATION | WO2018212666 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US10163199 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5014647 |
| OPPOSITION | NO318416B |
| OPPOSITION | US10163199 |
| OPPOSITION | US5014647 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011161449 |
| OTHER | NO318416B |
| OTHER | WO2018212666 |
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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Published international application - A1
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