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The patent EP3296307 was granted to Renmatix on Jul 22, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 3, 2012 under application number EP17197851A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPM KYMMENE OYJ | Apr 22, 2021 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US8057639 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010009343 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102080116 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1039020 |
| OPPOSITION | US2635061 |
| OPPOSITION | US4165240 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011091044 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9103574 |
| SEARCH | US2010297704 |
| SEARCH | US4445938 |
| SEARCH | WO2010046532 |
| SEARCH | WO2013101402 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Decision to allow further processing
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Request for further processing
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Letter which had not been notified
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Modified abstract
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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General authorisation
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Letter concerning search matters
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Request for grant of a European patent
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