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The patent EP3141624 was granted to Ball on Nov 5, 2025. The application was filed on Sep 14, 2012 under application number EP16189165A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEUMAN ALUMINIUM AUSTRIA | Feb 28, 2022 | LEINWEBER & ZIMMERMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | FR2457328 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH06279888 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006021415 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013040339 |
| SEARCH | US2001031376 |
| SEARCH | US4282044 |
| SEARCH | US5104465 |
| SEARCH | WO9628582 |
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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