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The patent EP3540085 was granted to Novelis on Oct 20, 2021. The application was filed on Jan 12, 2016 under application number EP19172763A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALUMINIUM DUFFEL | Jul 20, 2022 | MULLER SCHUPFNER & PARTNER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB MUC | ADMISSIBLE |
| ARCONIC | Jul 20, 2022 | FORRESTERS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0786535 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1433866 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2841567 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001294965 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003089860 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014190595 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015072169 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015354044 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02090609 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015109893 |
| SEARCH | JP2004315878 |
| SEARCH | US2002174923 |
| SEARCH | US5480498 |
| SEARCH | WO9835069 |
| SEARCH | WO9837251 |
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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