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The patent EP3145856 was granted to David S Smith America on Feb 28, 2024. The application was filed on May 21, 2015 under application number EP15731747A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOLLE IPN | Oct 15, 2019 | EP&C | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2010296858 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013270305 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8459510 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8690026 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2832702 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009125032 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011162788 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2832702 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2169061 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008105704 |
| OPPOSITION | US4440316 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006097704 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015142164 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9936349 |
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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