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The patent EP3512993 was granted to Trtzschler on Jan 10, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 11, 2017 under application number EP17768069A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDRITZ KUSTERS | Oct 10, 2024 | KLUIN PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2634297 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02059411 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015000685 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009031635 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0992338 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2634297 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002266217 |
| OPPOSITION | US8763219 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02059411 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015000685 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016041773 |
| OTHER | DE102009031635 |
| OTHER | EP0992338 |
| OTHER | US8763219 |
| OTHER | WO2016041773 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Refund of fees
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Payment submission rejected
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Information on entry into European phase
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Priority search results
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Request for entry into the European phase
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