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The patent EP4204373 was granted to Eurokera SNC on Jan 3, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 18, 2022 under application number EP22805827A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMICA | Oct 2, 2024 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP3067334 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2858974 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2016008848 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2016110724 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2019219691 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP3067333 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2858974 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2016264455 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2021115281 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US9701576 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10338165 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19721737 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202019106753U |
| OPPOSITION | EP3067333 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3845614 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3845615 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016264455 |
| OPPOSITION | US9701576 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005052071 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016110724 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2019219691 |
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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