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The patent EP3356051 was granted to Bjarne Christian Nielsen Holding APS on Jun 16, 2021. The application was filed on Feb 19, 2016 under application number EP16705525A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERRUM PROCESS SYSTEMS JM CANTY | Mar 7, 2022 | IPS IRSCH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | AU2009298228 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | AU2010272557 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB1524726 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9852629 |
| OPPOSITION | AU2009298228 |
| OPPOSITION | AU2010272557 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102513224 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0587275 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0868215 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1063016 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1475156 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1524726 |
| OPPOSITION | US4929829 |
| OPPOSITION | US6450655 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9852629 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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