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The patent EP3064601 was granted to Aurubis on Mar 2, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 18, 2011 under application number EP16000841A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| METSO OUTOTEC FINLAND | Nov 25, 2022 | KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5234669 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2545193 |
| OPPOSITION | SU773111 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006130611 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006042898 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006119861 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008149683 |
| SEARCH | SU773111 |
| SEARCH | US2006130611 |
| SEARCH | WO2006119861 |
| SEARCH | WO2008149683 |
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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English translation of the claims
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Examination started
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Maintenance of the application
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Refund of fees
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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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Information on Search Strategy
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Letter which had not been notified
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Authorisation
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Abstract
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Request for grant of a European patent
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Abstract
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Payment of fees and costs
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Request for grant of a European patent
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