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The patent EP3656747 was granted to Uusioaines on Jul 30, 2025. The application was filed on Nov 23, 2018 under application number EP18207972A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHLUSSELBAUER GEOMATERIALS | Apr 20, 2022 | ROLINEC | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP20040793771 |
| DESCRIPTION | RU2187473 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4198224 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0292424 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2966044 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005132714 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004113245 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013154499 |
| SEARCH | EP0292424 |
| SEARCH | JP2005132714 |
| SEARCH | WO2004113245 |
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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