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The patent EP3221277 was granted to Saint Gobain on Mar 27, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 19, 2015 under application number EP15800917A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNAUF INSULATION | Dec 23, 2019 | DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| KNAUF INSULATION | Dec 23, 2019 | DOMPATENT VON PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTEN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1158109 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005060628 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013087705 |
| OPPOSITION | CN1380267 |
| OPPOSITION | CN1754857 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0727535 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0842111 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008152945 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005060628 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014188168 |
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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