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The patent EP3150319 was granted to Sandvik on Dec 6, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 1, 2015 under application number EP15187897A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNAMETAL | Sep 6, 2024 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| CERATIZIT AUSTRIA GESELLSCHAFT | Sep 4, 2024 | CIESLA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP5310191B |
| EXAMINATION | WO9855254 |
| OPPOSITION | DD267692 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006007693 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006026967 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009030587 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0599393 |
| OPPOSITION | FR505234 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2491968 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2501511 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000005924 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002046014 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009107027 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010094748 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2013233648 |
| OPPOSITION | JP5310191B |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0740125 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004258496 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007283786 |
| OPPOSITION | US3597817 |
| OPPOSITION | US5088861 |
| OPPOSITION | US5288186 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010144180 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9115321 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9855254 |
| SEARCH | DE102009030587 |
| SEARCH | EP0599393 |
| SEARCH | GB2501511 |
| SEARCH | JP2000005924 |
| SEARCH | JP2010094748 |
| SEARCH | JPH0740125 |
| SEARCH | US5288186 |
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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