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The patent EP3290312 was granted to Thule Sweden on Nov 16, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 30, 2016 under application number EP16186363A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLISPORT PLASTICOS | Aug 14, 2023 | DO NASCIMENTO GOMES | ADMISSIBLE |
| BELLELLI | Aug 10, 2023 | MODIANO | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | NL1036383C |
| OPPOSITION | CA2285486 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10147934 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19503759 |
| OPPOSITION | DE9307485U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1223074 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2494246 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2494247 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011084209 |
| OPPOSITION | NL1036383C |
| OPPOSITION | US2006267386 |
| OPPOSITION | US3910634 |
| OPPOSITION | US4053091 |
| OPPOSITION | US4592592 |
| OPPOSITION | US5542587 |
| OPPOSITION | US6305744 |
| OPPOSITION | US7909400 |
| SEARCH | DE10147934 |
| SEARCH | DE9307485U |
| SEARCH | GB2494246 |
| SEARCH | NL1036383C |
| SEARCH | US4592592 |
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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