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The patent EP3271092 was granted to SMS Group on Jun 19, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2016 under application number EP16709931A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMETALS GERMANY | Mar 11, 2020 | METALSLINZ | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0618020 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9534388 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19851554 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0618020 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1481742 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03078086 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9300181 |
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 15, 2024
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
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Appeal
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Request for entry into the European phase
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