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The patent EP3186325 was granted to Sika Technology on Aug 9, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 24, 2015 under application number EP15753063A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOPAREX GERMANY | Mar 2, 2021 | BULLE | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102009041841 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0501239 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0810253 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1582555 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009006936 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009041841 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1582555 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2647664 |
| OPPOSITION | US6986923 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0027914 |
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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