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The patent EP2239108 was granted to Formax on Sep 4, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 22, 2008 under application number EP10006877A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEBER FOOD TECHNOLOGY | Sep 22, 2021 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20060449574 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20060454143 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0713753 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5628237 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5974925 |
| EXAMINATION | DE10333661 |
| EXAMINATION | DE202006006831U |
| EXAMINATION | US5974925 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10143508 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006043697 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202006006831U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3140463 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1046476 |
| OPPOSITION | US1428291 |
| OPPOSITION | US4145940 |
| OPPOSITION | US4976093 |
| OPPOSITION | US5697275 |
| OPPOSITION | US6267033 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005009696 |
| SEARCH | DE202006006831U |
| SEARCH | DE3140463 |
| SEARCH | EP1046476 |
| SEARCH | US5697275 |
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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