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The patent EP3369407 was granted to Ontex Bvba on Apr 8, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 3, 2017 under application number EP17159249A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOPF | Jan 8, 2021 | SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| PAUL HARTMANN | Jan 8, 2021 | DREISS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JPH1043235 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004243086 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6476289 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6552245 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7785307 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03047488 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004078018 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011098668 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016166444 |
| OPPOSITION | US6120487 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9948681 |
| SEARCH | CA2829700 |
| SEARCH | US2008287899 |
| SEARCH | US2012046632 |
| SEARCH | WO2007008127 |
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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