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The patent EP3956487 was granted to Northvolt on Feb 28, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 14, 2020 under application number EP20719981A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERAMET | Nov 28, 2024 | CABINET BEAU DE LOMENIE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102014014894 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2450991 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2532759 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011059339 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2018209164 |
| EXAMINATION | DE19842658 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2017115179 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2018184876 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN109280771 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP3431619 |
| OPPOSITION | CN109280771 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19842658 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0221760 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3431619 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH116020 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018184876 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018209164 |
| OTHER | CN109280771 |
| OTHER | CN109811127 |
| OTHER | DE19842658 |
| OTHER | EP0221760 |
| OTHER | WO2018184876 |
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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Document concerning representation
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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