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The patent EP3021466 was granted to Feintool Holding on Jul 5, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 10, 2015 under application number EP15003212A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIDERICHS | Mar 14, 2024 | FRIDERICHS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US6772503 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006016584 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011010825 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1833145 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013120485 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013135378 |
| SEARCH | DE112007002887T |
| SEARCH | DE202004003575U |
| SEARCH | EP1833145 |
| SEARCH | JP2005269732 |
| SEARCH | US4842895 |
| SEARCH | WO2013135378 |
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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European search opinion
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Authorisation
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Request for grant of a European patent
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