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The patent EP3498405 was granted to Sandvik on Aug 17, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 14, 2017 under application number EP17207193A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERATIZIT LUXEMBOURG RL | May 12, 2023 | CIESLA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0804313 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101657551 |
| OPPOSITION | CN103464796 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2583780 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2952277 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2013091113 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH05277809 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012023325 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9622172 |
| SEARCH | EP2583780 |
| SEARCH | EP2952277 |
| SEARCH | WO2011105098 |
| SEARCH | WO2012023325 |
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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