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The patent EP3717542 was granted to Sika Technology on Mar 16, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 27, 2018 under application number EP18811774A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TREMCO CPG GERMANY | Dec 16, 2022 | FORRESTERS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0111089 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202009013510U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0111089 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002153633 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02079291 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009013510U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0111089 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0122894 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2034120 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02079291 |
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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