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The patent EP3412858 was granted to Knauf Insulation on Jul 30, 2025. The application was filed on May 16, 2018 under application number EP18172569A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT GOBAIN | Jul 14, 2023 | EX MATERIA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2388135 |
| EXAMINATION | FR1066781 |
| EXAMINATION | US3215225 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013184370 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0027945 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1347145 |
| OPPOSITION | FR1066781 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011000120 |
| SEARCH | EP1347145 |
| SEARCH | JPH0551979 |
| SEARCH | US2011296785 |
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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