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The patent EP3710364 was granted to TMC on Dec 1, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 9, 2018 under application number EP18804421A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPER CONVERTING MACHINE | Aug 31, 2022 | SCHROER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0995682 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1067048 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | ITUB20159738 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5465550 |
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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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A1
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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