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The patent EP3957549 was granted to Zephyros on Feb 28, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 21, 2017 under application number EP21194994A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIKA TECHNOLOGY | Nov 28, 2024 | SIKA PATENT ATTORNEYS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | US2004076831 |
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| OPPOSITION | EP1759959 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1759964 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2421478 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004224108 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009091157 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011049323 |
| OPPOSITION | US6467834 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02074609 |
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| OPPOSITION | WO2009049886 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009080714 |
| SEARCH | GB2421478 |
| SEARCH | US6467834 |
| SEARCH | WO02074609 |
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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