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The patent EP3466903 was granted to Refractory on Aug 5, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 4, 2017 under application number EP17194673A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| REFRATECHNIK HOLDING | Dec 23, 2020 | DR SOLF & ZAPF PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTS PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE3208956 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3527789 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4403869 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1247784 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007096246 |
| SEARCH | EP1118601 |
| SEARCH | EP2522645 |
| SEARCH | US2016304402 |
| SEARCH | WO2011011470 |
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 concerning publication issues
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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