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The patent EP2883973 was granted to Constellium Valais on Jun 5, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 11, 2013 under application number EP13005757A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYDRO EXTRUDED SOLUTIONS | Mar 3, 2020 | MELIN GRANBERG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP0302623 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0302623 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1155156 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004084119 |
| OPPOSITION | US3990922 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0030780 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013162374 |
| SEARCH | US2003226935 |
| SEARCH | US2004084119 |
| SEARCH | US3990922 |
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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Description
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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