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Valve Carrier Ring For Self-Closing Dispensing Valve - EP3911578

The patent EP3911578 was granted to Weener Plastics Group on Aug 9, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 13, 2020 under application number EP20701380A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3911578

WEENER PLASTICS GROUP
Application Number
EP20701380A
Filing Date
Jan 13, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 7, 2023
Publication Date
Aug 9, 2023
External Links
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Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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.

CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
APTARGROUPMay 8, 2024APPELTADMISSIBLE
LINNMay 8, 2024-ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (18) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation PhasePublication Number
DESCRIPTIONEP1802533
DESCRIPTIONEP2106369
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTEP1802533
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTEP2106369
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTWO2008091490
OPPOSITIONEP1802533
OPPOSITIONEP2106369
OPPOSITIONUS10000316
OPPOSITIONUS2012067922
OPPOSITIONUS5904275
OPPOSITIONUS6089418
OPPOSITIONUS6095381
OPPOSITIONUS6971558
OPPOSITIONUS8397957
OPPOSITIONWO0029296
OPPOSITIONWO2006021509
OPPOSITIONWO2008091490
OPPOSITIONWO2015150546

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