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The patent EP3998000 was granted to L&P Management on Oct 4, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 13, 2018 under application number EP21217007A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARSPRINGS | Jul 4, 2024 | LIND EDLUND KENAMETS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE29720297U |
| OPPOSITION | DE9316223U |
| OPPOSITION | US2012102658 |
| OPPOSITION | US4161046 |
| OPPOSITION | US5868383 |
| OPPOSITION | US6684435 |
| OPPOSITION | US6826796 |
| OPPOSITION | US6966091 |
| OPPOSITION | US7194777 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010076312 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9960894 |
| SEARCH | US2004128773 |
| SEARCH | WO2015195208 |
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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