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The patent EP3416953 was granted to Casale on Sep 30, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 25, 2017 under application number EP17701154A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROMAN | Jun 29, 2021 | BIRD & BIRD SOCIETA TRA AVVOCATI | ADMISSIBLE |
| PROMAN | Jun 29, 2021 | DE GREGORI | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP20150154205 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009080176 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1054006 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0214289 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009080176 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1054006 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02100839 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0214289 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03095516 |
| OTHER | EP1054006 |
| OTHER | EP3416953 |
| OTHER | WO02100839 |
| OTHER | WO0214289 |
| OTHER | WO03095516 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Notification of election of EPO
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Published international application - A1
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