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The patent EP3169741 was granted to Knauf Insulation on Nov 2, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 17, 2015 under application number EP15738380A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT GOBAIN | Aug 2, 2023 | SAINT GOBAIN RECHERCHE | ADMISSIBLE |
| BASF | Aug 1, 2023 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | ADMISSIBLE |
| URSA INSULATION | Jul 27, 2023 | PLASSERAUD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2012135152 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102004011231 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2730631 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2730689 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008127936 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014086777 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0911361 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1486547 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2669349 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2679624 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2692810 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3221412 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004254285 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005215153 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009275699 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010129593 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013323492 |
| OPPOSITION | US6482876 |
| OPPOSITION | US6818694 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004061038 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005061647 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007014236 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009079254 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010106181 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011019597 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011019598 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011042610 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011044490 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011138458 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011150203 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012172265 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013021112 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013036752 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014001518 |
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