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The patent EP3268564 was granted to Deceuninck on Dec 9, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 9, 2016 under application number EP16709043A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALUPLAST | Aug 17, 2021 | LBP LEMCKE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19632048 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10319747 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002059759 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004015064 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10319747 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19632048 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002059759 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016142429 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Refund of fees
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A1
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