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The patent EP3278967 was granted to Tremco CPG Germany on Oct 4, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 1, 2017 under application number EP17184203A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO CHEMIE | Jul 1, 2024 | WACHTER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2990551 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2990552 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2990553 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202010012343U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202014104934U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2415942 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2990551 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2990552 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2990553 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2990575 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3150366 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2309768 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005067092 |
| OPPOSITION | US2891288 |
| SEARCH | DE202014104934U |
| SEARCH | EP3150366 |
| SEARCH | US2005067092 |
| SEARCH | US2891288 |
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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