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The patent EP3016868 was granted to Engineered Polymer Solutions on Sep 27, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 1, 2014 under application number EP14741763A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPG INDUSTRIES | Jun 26, 2024 | APPLEYARD LEES | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2012089747 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0256391 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2060654 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011009040 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO8901498 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006045017 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011009040 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012089747 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013098218 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015002958 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Amended description with annotations
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended claims with annotations
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Annex to the communication
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Communication to designated inventor
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Amended claims with annotations
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Notification of the recording of a change
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Apr 28, 2015
Annex
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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