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The patent EP3267273 was granted to Gima TT on Aug 3, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 15, 2012 under application number EP17182460A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GD SOCIETA PER AZIONI | May 2, 2023 | STUDIO TORTA | ADMISSIBLE |
| FOCKE | Apr 27, 2023 | AULICH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1815972 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102010060177 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1600832 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007003695 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010060177 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10259494 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10309670 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19740153 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0812682 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1116582 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1600832 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1815972 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1987951 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH06327278 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006176006 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011133681 |
| OPPOSITION | US4843292 |
| OPPOSITION | US5107193 |
| OPPOSITION | US5245496 |
| OPPOSITION | US5311110 |
| OPPOSITION | US5448145 |
| OPPOSITION | US5610491 |
| OPPOSITION | US5654619 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013054179 |
| SEARCH | EP1815972 |
| SEARCH | EP2766779 |
| SEARCH | US4843292 |
| SEARCH | US5245496 |
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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