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The patent EP3642527 was granted to Porextherm Dmmstoffe on Aug 4, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 20, 2018 under application number EP18735218A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICROTHERM | Apr 29, 2022 | ETEX SERVICES ETEX IPSC | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10308581 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202007013688U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101776195 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101776995 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2533420 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006125158 |
| OPPOSITION | US6442912 |
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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