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The patent EP3360600 was granted to Inolex Investment on Aug 11, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 14, 2012 under application number EP18163826A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT BADER | May 10, 2022 | MEWBURN ELLIS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2004241200 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005260150 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009123398 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011064685 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000212049 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005288478 |
| SEARCH | US2005288478 |
| SEARCH | WO2005097044 |
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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Document concerning representation
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Refund of fees
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European search report
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