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The patent EP3975372 was granted to Powermat on Jan 31, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 23, 2008 under application number EP21188052A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKEA SUPPLY | Oct 30, 2024 | INDUSTRIPATENT I VAXJO | ADMISSIBLE |
| BURY | Oct 23, 2024 | GERSTEIN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US7164255 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0764920 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1160124 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2414121 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003151930 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005075699 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007279002 |
| OPPOSITION | US6912137 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0215320 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03098773 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005039698 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9810836 |
| SEARCH | EP0558316 |
| SEARCH | GB2414121 |
| SEARCH | US5455466 |
| SEARCH | WO0215320 |
| SEARCH | WO2004088816 |
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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