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The patent EP3404006 was granted to Central Glass on Oct 7, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 12, 2017 under application number EP17738457A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKEMA FRANCE | Jul 2, 2021 | BANDPAY & GREUTER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2007501843 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2015069784 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH01180908 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH09183740 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0918374 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH11180908 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2013522196 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2014028802 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2014509310 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016009946 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016056602 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0939071 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2341040 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3170803 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2313118 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014005446 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015011806 |
| OPPOSITION | US5811603 |
| OPPOSITION | US6018084 |
| OPPOSITION | US6111150 |
| OPPOSITION | US6198010 |
| OPPOSITION | US6362382 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004106271 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005042451 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010059496 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011112339 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012030781 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012030797 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012158872 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9601797 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9812161 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9900344 |
| SEARCH | EP2341040 |
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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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Maintenance of the application
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European search opinion
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Information on Search Strategy
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Supplementary European search report
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Submission concerning representation
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Description
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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International publication pamphlet
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