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The patent EP3530169 was granted to SEB on Aug 30, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 11, 2019 under application number EP19156544A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELKINGTON AND FIFE | May 11, 2021 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | CN104706277 |
| OPPOSITION | CN204931572U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2014212 |
| OPPOSITION | US1649610 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005091782 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011010890 |
| OPPOSITION | US2649610 |
| OPPOSITION | US4653137 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015052425 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016202610 |
| SEARCH | CN204306766U |
| SEARCH | EP1897477 |
| SEARCH | US2011010890 |
| SEARCH | US2014033473 |
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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