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The patent EP3960072 was granted to Abbott on Jan 22, 2025. The application was originally filed on Feb 2, 2010 under application number EP21192910A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| STOLMAR MATTHIAS | Sep 10, 2025 | STOLMAR & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| STRAWMAN | Sep 10, 2025 | POR | ADMISSIBLE |
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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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