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The patent EP3442729 was granted to Sandvik on Feb 23, 2022. The application was filed on Apr 6, 2017 under application number EP17714826A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNAMETAL | Nov 18, 2022 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015162206 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2465960 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015147572 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015073081 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015162206 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3395479 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012040183 |
| OPPOSITION | US8945720 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015162206 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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