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The patent EP3251750 was granted to Lindner on Feb 6, 2019. The application was filed on Jun 1, 2016 under application number EP16172397A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNTHA SHREDDING TECHNOLOGY | Oct 29, 2019 | TORGGLER & HOFMANN INNSBRUCK | ADMISSIBLE |
| UNTHA SHREDDING TECHNOLOGY | Oct 29, 2019 | TORGGLER & HOFMANN PATENTANWALTE INNSBRUCK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102005062963 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008061734 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2759345 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004148241 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011062260 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012234949 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014333237 |
| OPPOSITION | US7556212 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014039603 |
| SEARCH | US2011240778 |
| SEARCH | US2012234949 |
| SEARCH | US2013313351 |
| SEARCH | WO2014039603 |
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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Oct 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Oct 21, 2022
Refund of fees
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Amended claims with annotations
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Jun 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Payment of fees and costs
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Search started
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Abstract
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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