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The patent EP3342571 was granted to Yoshino Gypsum on Jul 15, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 26, 2015 under application number EP15902271A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNAUF INSULATION | Apr 14, 2021 | ZECH | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2000006137 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH0212433U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH11314219 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS4324696Y |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS5547128 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004103663 |
| OPPOSITION | CA685457 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1637302 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3085506 |
| OPPOSITION | SU1368180 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012287748 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9967074 |
| SEARCH | DE3611048 |
| SEARCH | SU1368180 |
| SEARCH | SU908610 |
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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