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The patent EP3713890 was granted to Saint Gobain on Aug 7, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 19, 2018 under application number EP18829898A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGC GLASS EUROPE | Apr 30, 2025 | AGC GLASS EUROPE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010072973 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010072974 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014044984 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2080339 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011261442 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011262726 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011305853 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013045512 |
| OPPOSITION | CN1931764 |
| OPPOSITION | CN203864111U |
| OPPOSITION | DE19922162 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010072974 |
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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