The patent EP3168388 was granted to Windmller on Oct 16, 2019. The application was originally filed on Nov 9, 2016 under application number EP16197897A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2014117181 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005002303 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013100361 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20102072U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0629755 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2805836 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2831909 |
| OPPOSITION | PL191021B |
| OPPOSITION | WO0070168 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014117181 |
| OTHER | DE102013100361 |
| OTHER | DE20102072U |
| OTHER | EP0629755 |
| OTHER | PL191021B |
| OTHER | WO2014117181 |
| SEARCH | DE102005002303 |
| SEARCH | FR2805836 |
| SEARCH | FR2831909 |
| SEARCH | WO0070168 |
NPL citations refer to non-patent references such as research papers, articles, or other publications cited during examination or opposition phases.
| Citation Phase | Reference Text |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | - E. Wicklein Gmbh, "ewifoam Acoustic Insulation : "Trittschalldämmungen & Parkettunterlagsbahnen" Produkte 2009/2010", Katalogue Produkte 2009/2010, (20090101), pages 1 - 35, XP055540996 |
| OPPOSITION | - Bauhausinfo, "Bauhaus TV - Produktvideo: Klebematte Elastilon", YouTube, page 1, YouTube, URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5avP2nirA_Y, (20171121), XP054977905 |
| OPPOSITION | - E. Wicklein Gmbh, "ewifoam Acoustic Insulation : "Trittschalldämmungen & Parkettunterlagsbahnen" Produkte 2009/2010", Katalogue Produkte 2009/2010, E. Wicklein GmbH, (20090101), pages 1 - 35, XP055540996 |
| OPPOSITION | - suprafloors, "Installing Hardwood Floors on Concrete - ElastilonInstalling Hardwood Floors on Concrete - Elastilon", YouTube, page 1, YouTube, URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf11V0dY1Tg, (20171121), XP054977904 |
| OTHER | - "Bauhaus TV - Produktvideo: Klebematte Elastilon", Bauhausinfo, (20130828), URL: www.youtube.comlwatch?v=5av 2nirA- Y, XP054977905 |
| OTHER | - E. Wicklein GmbH, "Ewifoam", Trittschalldammungen & Parkettunterlagsbahnen, Produkte 2009/2010, (20090000), XP055427714 |
| OTHER | - suprafloors, "Installing Hardwood Floors on Concrete - Elastilon", youtube, (20100913), URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf11V0dY1Tg, XP054977904 |
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