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The patent EP1468936 was granted to Intercontinental Great Brands on Oct 9, 2019. The application was filed on Apr 16, 2004 under application number EP04252257A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL BAKERIES HOLDING | Jul 9, 2020 | HOEBEN | ADMISSIBLE |
| REGATH HB | Jul 2, 2020 | AWA SWEDEN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2002182359 |
| DESCRIPTION | US447054 |
| OPPOSITION | FR1327914 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH09156677 |
| OPPOSITION | US2124930 |
| OPPOSITION | US3083107 |
| OPPOSITION | US3740238 |
| OPPOSITION | US3761011 |
| OPPOSITION | US4548852 |
| OPPOSITION | US4679693 |
| OPPOSITION | US5503858 |
| OPPOSITION | US5518119 |
| OPPOSITION | US5531325 |
| OPPOSITION | US5906278 |
| OPPOSITION | US5945145 |
| OPPOSITION | US6113271 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9618555 |
| SEARCH | EP0474981 |
| SEARCH | FR1327914 |
| SEARCH | JPH09156677 |
| SEARCH | US3740238 |
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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