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The patent EP3541765 was granted to Knauf Insulation on Aug 18, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 18, 2016 under application number EP16808913A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT GOBAIN | May 17, 2022 | MURGITROYD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4113836 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2540669 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1399553 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010084976 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0238347 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011031297 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0076937 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007097625 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9915255 |
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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French translation of claims
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended description with annotations
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Description
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Examination started
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Matter concerning the application
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Mar 18, 2019
Note on telephone consultation
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Information regarding early processing
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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May 24, 2018
Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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