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The patent EP3303063 was granted to Weidplas on Mar 27, 2019. The application was filed on Jun 2, 2016 under application number EP16727677A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVEM CAR INTERIOR DESIGN | Dec 20, 2019 | SCHLOGL | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010030911 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2910320 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2684744 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4260655 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102010030911 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE2910320 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2684744 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4260655 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10143883 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010030911 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012023066 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10224381 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2910320 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4023209 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0845344 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2684744 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS59199227 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003201571 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004017023 |
| OPPOSITION | US4260655 |
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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Refund of fees
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