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The patent EP3147099 was granted to Giplast on Jul 26, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 22, 2016 under application number EP16190196A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWF KUNSTSTOFFE | Apr 25, 2024 | BOSCH JEHLE PATENTANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2765350 |
| SEARCH | EP2484956 |
| SEARCH | US2013030105 |
| SEARCH | US2014185279 |
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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French translation of claims
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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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Information on Search Strategy
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Modified abstract
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning the priority
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