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The patent EP3199360 was granted to Flooring Industries on Jul 9, 2025. The application was filed on Jan 26, 2016 under application number EP16152800A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FELIX SCHOELLER HOLDING | Mar 15, 2023 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19725829 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1044822 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1290290 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1749676 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1857511 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1872959 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2132041 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2274485 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2293946 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2431190 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011124503 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015118451 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1044822 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1493866 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006045694 |
| SEARCH | EP2894047 |
| SEARCH | EP2905376 |
| SEARCH | GB2380695 |
| SEARCH | US2003219553 |
| SEARCH | US2009219374 |
| SEARCH | US6372329 |
| SEARCH | WO2007099281 |
| SEARCH | WO2009061351 |
| SEARCH | WO2015118451 |
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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