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The patent EP3318660 was granted to Tungaloy on Nov 9, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 30, 2017 under application number EP17199280A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDVIK MACHINING SOLUTIONS | Mar 26, 2020 | WSL PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2016215100 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS592865B |
| SEARCH | EP2251122 |
| SEARCH | EP2604720 |
| SEARCH | EP3034653 |
| SEARCH | EP3067133 |
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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