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The patent EP3603963 was granted to Smart Planet on Jun 30, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 14, 2014 under application number EP19197827A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDI | Mar 29, 2022 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2009047499 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009047511 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009142528 |
| EXAMINATION | US2004249046 |
| EXAMINATION | US2009047511 |
| EXAMINATION | US2009047525 |
| EXAMINATION | US2009142528 |
| EXAMINATION | US2010137493 |
| EXAMINATION | US5837383 |
| EXAMINATION | US6150451 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2007078454 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2012032514 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0326410 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009047511 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009142528 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010003431 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014153076 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9914047 |
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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