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The patent EP3004480 was granted to James Hardie Technology on Jun 23, 2021. The application was filed on May 13, 2014 under application number EP14723798A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETEX SERVICES | Mar 18, 2022 | ETEX SERVICES ETEX IPSC | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | CN202175920U |
| EXAMINATION | DE3132742 |
| EXAMINATION | GB220679 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0812968 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006037815 |
| OPPOSITION | CN202175920U |
| OPPOSITION | GB2438072 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH03161652 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10238089 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003225171 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006014917 |
| OPPOSITION | US6194519 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006082114 |
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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