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The patent EP3179176 was granted to Lozano PEA on Mar 13, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 7, 2015 under application number EP15382611A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIOGLASS SOLAR | Dec 13, 2019 | ABG LAW | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | BRPI0616180 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2538152 |
| DESCRIPTION | ES2326586 |
| DESCRIPTION | ES473355 |
| DESCRIPTION | ES8306688 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010115237 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012123611 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013135757 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015338624 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010115237 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012077771 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013051999 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014068452 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014134114 |
| SEARCH | US2015338624 |
| SEARCH | WO2012077771 |
| SEARCH | WO2013051999 |
| SEARCH | WO2014068452 |
| SEARCH | WO2014134114 |
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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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Written request for examination
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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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Search started
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Refund order of filing/examination fee
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Matter concerning the application
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Authorisation
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Designation of inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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