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The patent EP3259447 was granted to Betek on Jan 22, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 28, 2017 under application number EP17720767A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNAMETAL | Oct 22, 2020 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202010018061U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008036272 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0034626 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9739221 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014104040 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202010018061U |
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 28, 2024
Refund of fees
Appeal
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Appeal
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Examination started
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Amended claims with annotations
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Published international application - A1
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Refund of fees
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Matter concerning the application
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