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The patent EP2574640 was granted to Knauf Insulation on Mar 8, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 26, 2006 under application number EP12198249A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT GOBAIN | Dec 8, 2023 | SAINT GOBAIN RECHERCHE | ADMISSIBLE |
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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F3314 Oral proceedings: Minutes (ex parte)
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Notice of appeal
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Grounds for the decision (Annex)
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for a decision
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Abstract
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Description
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