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The patent EP3233516 was granted to Hueck Folien Gesellschaft on Jun 3, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 26, 2015 under application number EP15812951A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBERTHUR FIDUCIAIRE VHP SECURITY PAPER | Mar 2, 2021 | REGIMBEAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2006116 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012068450 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03061980 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007138255 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008017362 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008043981 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010003646 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011032671 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1558449 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2006116 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005042449 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012068450 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0103945 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03061980 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007138255 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008017362 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008043981 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010003646 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011032671 |
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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May 23, 2023
Refund of fees
Appeal
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Appeal
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Claims
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Information on entry into European phase
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
PCTRO
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Claims
PCTRO
Nov 26, 2015
Description
PCTRO
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