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The patent EP3732040 was granted to Paptic on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 31, 2018 under application number EP18833906A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHLSTROM OYJ | Mar 7, 2024 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0195458 |
| DESCRIPTION | FI126092B |
| DESCRIPTION | FI126474B |
| DESCRIPTION | FI126474 |
| DESCRIPTION | FI63806C |
| EXAMINATION | WO2016083667 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1461494 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2016221233 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1266997 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1129757 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2016068958 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11138728 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016221233 |
| OPPOSITION | US5011575 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016083667 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9314267 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9923306 |
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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