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The patent EP3026173 was granted to Billerudkorsns on Dec 7, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 26, 2014 under application number EP14194891A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDI | Jan 5, 2018 | CUNOW | ADMISSIBLE |
| SMURFIT KAPPA IRELAND | Jan 5, 2018 | FRKELLY | ADMISSIBLE |
| PAPER | Jan 5, 2018 | FISH & RICHARDSON PC | WITHDRAWN |
| STORA ENSO OYJ | Jan 5, 2018 | FORSTMEYER | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE29923284U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0219643 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2022891 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008031585 |
| OPPOSITION | US6322667 |
| OPPOSITION | US6730192 |
| OPPOSITION | US8142615 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004038095 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013050436 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9509946 |
| SEARCH | DE29923284U |
| SEARCH | EP2022891 |
| SEARCH | WO9509946 |
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