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The patent EP3849762 was granted to Raute OYJ on May 24, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 26, 2019 under application number EP19769195A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILL GESELLSCHAFT | Feb 23, 2024 | BURGER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4984172 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102016101502 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3120861 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4614555 |
| OPPOSITION | AT11042U |
| OPPOSITION | DE102016101502 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10223831 |
| OPPOSITION | US4614555 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009156388 |
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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German translation of the claims
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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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Notification of election of EPO
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PCT demand form
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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