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The patent EP3455066 was granted to Nordmeccanica on Apr 22, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 5, 2016 under application number EP16828977A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL | Jun 23, 2020 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2009275160 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0071343 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1647587 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2085218 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010136347 |
| OPPOSITION | US4184005 |
| OPPOSITION | US4342613 |
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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