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The patent EP3910207 was granted to SMC on Jul 26, 2023. The application was filed on May 7, 2021 under application number EP21172647A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FESTO | Apr 26, 2024 | PATENTANWALTE MAGENBAUER & KOLLEGEN PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2010138981 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2014126190 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004050706 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014119113 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2129024 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69505961T |
| SEARCH | DE10016606 |
| SEARCH | DE112016004620T |
| SEARCH | EP1808608 |
| SEARCH | JP2014126190 |
| SEARCH | US2010139426 |
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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