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The patent EP3625016 was granted to Sacmi Cooperativa Meccanici Imola Societa Cooperativa on Mar 27, 2024. The application was filed on May 16, 2018 under application number EP18731177A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYSTEM CERAMICS | Dec 20, 2024 | CASADEI | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101407089 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2892657 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006051238 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009118611 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101407089 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2058099 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2708375 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2892657 |
| OPPOSITION | ITMO20000080 |
| OPPOSITION | ITRE20110061 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015298492 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005120847 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009118611 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014016828 |
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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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Written opinion
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Notification of election of EPO
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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