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The patent EP2985375 was granted to Glatfelter Gernsbach on Mar 29, 2017. The application was filed on Aug 12, 2014 under application number EP14180701A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDRITZ KUSTERS | Dec 22, 2017 | KLUIN | ADMISSIBLE |
| ANDRITZ KUSTERS | Dec 22, 2017 | KLUIN PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| SUOMINEN | Dec 21, 2017 | LAINE | ADMISSIBLE |
| KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDE | Dec 18, 2017 | DEHNS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1024225 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1091042 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1138823 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1302146 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1302592 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2441869 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004129632 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3905864 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007070147 |
| SEARCH | EP0303528 |
| SEARCH | EP0373974 |
| SEARCH | EP0602881 |
| SEARCH | EP2441869 |
| SEARCH | US4425126 |
| SEARCH | WO2011046478 |
| SEARCH | WO9208834 |
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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