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The patent EP4110991 was granted to Notpla on Nov 27, 2024. The application was filed on Feb 24, 2021 under application number EP21710032A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHOST | Aug 27, 2025 | POTT | ADMISSIBLE |
| JG OPPOSITIONS | Aug 27, 2025 | MATHYS & SQUIRE | ADMISSIBLE |
| KELTIE | Aug 26, 2025 | KELTIE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CA3089434 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5820998 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009121926 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013173434 |
| OPPOSITION | CA3089434 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2013035576 |
| OPPOSITION | US5820998 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005092968 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009121926 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013173434 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018172181 |
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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