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The patent EP3920863 was granted to Rotobed APS on Oct 4, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 17, 2020 under application number EP20700614A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANO | Jul 2, 2024 | BRYN AARFLOT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102006055205 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007017029 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2018369049 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006055205 |
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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French translation of claims
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