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The patent EP3053967 was granted to Schlenk Metallic Pigments on Jul 20, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 29, 2014 under application number EP16000607A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECKART | Oct 24, 2018 | STRYCH | ADMISSIBLE |
| SUN CHEMICAL COLORS & EFFECTS | Oct 24, 2018 | ALTMANN STOSSEL DICK PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE9400447U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0033457 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004113455 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005049739 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013175339 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101445675 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10128491 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10354763 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0562329 |
| OPPOSITION | US5994610 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0009617 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006066825 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008077612 |
| SEARCH | DE19836810 |
| SEARCH | WO2005049739 |
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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