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The patent EP3918974 was granted to Opternative on Dec 13, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 3, 2014 under application number EP21169939A. 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_542/2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Easee, Easee Holding | Generic |
| UPC_CFI_14/2025 | Jan 10, 2025 | Easee, Easee Holding | Counter Claim For Revocation |
| UPC_CFI_525/2024 | Sep 12, 2024 | Visibly | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EASEE HEALTH | Sep 13, 2024 | ALGEMEEN OCTROOI EN MERKENBUREAU | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2006152675 |
| EXAMINATION | US6439722 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102611753 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006152675 |
| OPPOSITION | US7398077 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0200105 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014164020 |
| OTHER | CN102611753 |
| SEARCH | JP2002159446 |
| SEARCH | JP2008055021 |
| SEARCH | JP2013005853 |
| SEARCH | US2012212706 |
| SEARCH | US7267439 |
| SEARCH | WO2011081602 |
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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