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The patent EP3219999 was granted to Inno Friction on Jul 7, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2017 under application number EP17160974A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALEO MATERIAUX DE FRICTION | Oct 6, 2021 | VALEO POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005029036 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102009013406 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102011086521 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102012014811 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102014113434 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202013004788U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0557657 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0854305 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1074758 |
| SEARCH | EP0557657 |
| SEARCH | EP1074758 |
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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Information on Search Strategy
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Letter concerning search matters
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Information on Search Strategy
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Partial European search report
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the priority
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Request for grant of a European patent
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