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The patent EP3478232 was granted to AMO on Aug 19, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 29, 2017 under application number EP17737455A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AECHTER | May 19, 2021 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
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| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016049442 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013281992 |
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| OPPOSITION | WO2009059730 |
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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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