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The patent EP3043980 was granted to Exone on Dec 1, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 25, 2015 under application number EP15766063A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONCEPT LASER | May 2, 2018 | HAFNER & KOHL | ADMISSIBLE |
| CONCEPT LASER | May 2, 2018 | HAFNER & KOHL PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10117875 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102009056689 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102009056696 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2015151831 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102009056689 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2808937 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10117875 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009056689 |
| OPPOSITION | DE9400364U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2202016 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006205456 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003059492 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009035411 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012266815 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005097476 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008064620 |
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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