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The patent EP3100633 was granted to SEB on Mar 16, 2022. The application was filed on May 30, 2016 under application number EP16172027A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHLERS | Jun 7, 2018 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE2816289 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2373986 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009077747 |
| OPPOSITION | CN104544881 |
| OPPOSITION | CN204132655U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202014010130U |
| OPPOSITION | US2015114425 |
| OPPOSITION | US4177824 |
| OPPOSITION | US7971593 |
| OPPOSITION | US9345302 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015064860 |
| SEARCH | FR2373986 |
| SEARCH | JPS6110102U |
| SEARCH | US2013068245 |
| SEARCH | WO2009077747 |
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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