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The patent EP3348526 was granted to Guardian Europe on Apr 15, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 20, 2004 under application number EP17199961A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PILKINGTON GROUP | Jan 15, 2021 | MARSH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4786783 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6475626 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6495263 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6576349 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002064662 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003148115 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003150711 |
| SEARCH | US2002102352 |
| SEARCH | US2003150711 |
| SEARCH | US6060178 |
| SEARCH | US6355334 |
| SEARCH | US6461731 |
| SEARCH | US6472072 |
| SEARCH | WO03048060 |
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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