# Patent Opposition Process

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RBArUb825Hom37vW5th363I

## Labels

## Definition

The patent opposition process is a legal procedure that allows third parties to challenge the validity of a patent or patent application. This process is intended to ensure that patents are only granted for inventions that meet the criteria of novelty, inventiveness, and industrial applicability.

## Sub Class Of

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