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The patent EP3047843 was granted to Hoyu on Mar 13, 2019. The application was filed on Jan 20, 2016 under application number EP16152067A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAO GERMANY | Dec 5, 2019 | GRIT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2001206825 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2001328926 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2008127343 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2087878 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008143829 |
| SEARCH | CA986019 |
| SEARCH | US2004083557 |
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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Annex to the communication
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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May 10, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Matter concerning the application
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Designation of inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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