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The patent EP3736566 was granted to Bruker Scientific on Oct 1, 2025. The application was filed on Feb 22, 2019 under application number EP20182538A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICROMASS UK | Jul 25, 2023 | DEHNS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6630662 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7838826 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3054473 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3165914 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3185276 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3054473 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3165913 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3185276 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3739616 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3783638 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011121170 |
| OPPOSITION | US6960761 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007062303 |
| SEARCH | GB2534431 |
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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