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The patent EP3320008 was granted to Allnex Belgium on Dec 6, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 30, 2016 under application number EP16733588A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKEMA FRANCE | Sep 6, 2024 | BANDPAY & GREUTER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0656077 |
| DESCRIPTION | US1506471 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102005035235 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015086796 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3398980 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006310071 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02061002 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006047434 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007048586 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014139954 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015198493 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017020159 |
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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French translation of claims
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