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The patent EP4171847 was granted to Geobrugg on Jan 10, 2024. The application was filed on Jan 11, 2022 under application number EP22700921A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NECTOR SP Z OO | Oct 10, 2024 | HABERMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | PL235814B |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | BE865901 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN202367121U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2018146516 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2019239220 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9943894 |
| OPPOSITION | BE865901 |
| OPPOSITION | DE212019000318U |
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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