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The patent EP3329242 was granted to VI Grade on May 29, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 29, 2016 under application number EP16745726A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCLAREN RACING | Feb 28, 2020 | SLINGSBY PARTNERS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102011085640 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19802590 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2931237 |
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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German translation of the claims
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Observations by third parties
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Examination started
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Submission concerning representation
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Feb 9, 2017
Published international application - A1
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Oct 10, 2016
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Abstract
PCTRO
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PCTRO
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