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The patent EP3733406 was granted to Nippon Paper Industries on Apr 6, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 3, 2018 under application number EP20174332A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLERUD | Jan 5, 2023 | KRANSELL & WENNBORG KB | ADMISSIBLE |
| KOEHLER INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY | Dec 23, 2022 | PATENTSHIP PATENTANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT | ADMISSIBLE |
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