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The patent EP3180041 was granted to The Secant Group on Apr 20, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 14, 2015 under application number EP15757073A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TISSIUM | Jan 19, 2023 | FINNEGAN EUROPE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2014100718 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003118692 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012143347 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003118692 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012143347 |
| OPPOSITION | US201462037425P |
| OPPOSITION | US201462037640P |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010027471 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014100718 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015184313 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016025871 |
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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Appeal
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Examination started
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Information on entry into European phase
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