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The patent EP3118361 was granted to Trtzschler on Feb 27, 2019. The application was filed on May 19, 2016 under application number EP16001135A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDRITZ KUSTERS | Nov 21, 2019 | KLUIN PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1929080 |
| SEARCH | EP2096207 |
| SEARCH | WO0163032 |
| SEARCH | WO2008074665 |
| SEARCH | WO2015049018 |
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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(Electronic) Receipt
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Description
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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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Abstract
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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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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Nov 14, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
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Search started
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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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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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General authorisation
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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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May 19, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent
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