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The patent EP3117155 was granted to Flktgroup Sweden on Dec 12, 2018. The application was filed on Feb 11, 2015 under application number EP15776087A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDAB | Sep 12, 2019 | ZACCO SWEDEN | ADMISSIBLE |
| SWEGON OPERATIONS | Sep 12, 2019 | WESTPATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010041930 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005006488 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007079434 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008115138 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011040853 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1188992 |
| OPPOSITION | IT102010901820895 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008294291 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0242691 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005053975 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007079434 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008115138 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010000077 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010005386 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010090592 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012123552 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013013334 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013136177 |
| SEARCH | EP1188992 |
| SEARCH | WO2008115138 |
| SEARCH | WO2010041930 |
| SEARCH | WO2013136177 |
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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