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The patent EP3374123 was granted to Grnges on Oct 9, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 9, 2016 under application number EP16801151A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVELIS KOBLENZ | Jun 26, 2020 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2253726 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009165901 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007131727 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2017032 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2431121 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009161827 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001010866 |
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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