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The patent EP3103845 was granted to STM on Aug 1, 2018. The application was filed on Jun 1, 2012 under application number EP16178081A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNAUF INSULATION | May 1, 2019 | ARC | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | WO2007014236 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009019232 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009136105 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011015946 |
| SEARCH | CA2402653 |
| SEARCH | DE102004033561 |
| SEARCH | WO2010037109 |
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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Refund of fees
Appeal
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Claims
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Matter concerning the application
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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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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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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