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The patent EP3004501 was granted to AGC Glass Europe on Jul 13, 2022. The application was filed on May 15, 2014 under application number EP14724729A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CABINET VIDON BREVETS & STRATEGIE | Apr 13, 2023 | VIDON BREVETS & STRATEGIE | ADMISSIBLE |
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