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The patent EP3190163 was granted to Certoplast Technische Klebebnder on Apr 2, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 15, 2016 under application number EP16204321A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COROPLAST FRITZ MULLER | Oct 27, 2021 | DR SOLF & ZAPF PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTS PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102013102602 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1074595 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2322385 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013102602 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009018980U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1074595 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2322385 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2821453 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2012017415 |
| SEARCH | DE102013102602 |
| SEARCH | DE202009018980U |
| SEARCH | EP2322385 |
| SEARCH | EP2821453 |
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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