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The patent EP3293232 was granted to IGP Pulvertechnik on Jul 29, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 8, 2016 under application number EP16187822A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIGER COATINGS | Apr 29, 2021 | SONN | ADMISSIBLE |
| TIGER COATINGS | Apr 29, 2021 | SONN PATENTANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US2007071990 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014322441 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004011531 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006067017 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010014482 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013014213 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015107181 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015191280 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9903900 |
| SEARCH | CN103086744B |
| SEARCH | DE102013113885 |
| SEARCH | US2013131209 |
| SEARCH | US2015064444 |
| SEARCH | WO2010066605 |
| SEARCH | WO9118951 |
| SEARCH | WO9836011 |
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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