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The patent EP4117460 was granted to Nonwovenn on Mar 13, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 18, 2021 under application number EP21810370A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEDISH MATCH NORTH EUROPE | Dec 12, 2024 | VALEA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2012103353 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013149254 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2014026912 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2014261480 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2018153211 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013149254 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2016192703 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2018153211 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012019025 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016090075 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2021116920 |
| OPPOSITION | US7790321 |
| OPPOSITION | US9044049 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012019025 |
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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