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The patent EP3287564 was granted to Domtar Paper on Oct 15, 2025. The application was filed on Aug 21, 2013 under application number EP17195921A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLERUDKORSNAS | Jan 14, 2022 | KRANSELL & WENNBORG KB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US2005194477 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012097446 |
| OTHER | US2005194477 |
| SEARCH | US2006006264 |
| SEARCH | US2007164143 |
| SEARCH | WO2012007363 |
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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