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The patent EP2253219 was granted to Marel Townsend Further Processing on Aug 14, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 26, 2005 under application number EP10177784A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS BAKEL | Mar 30, 2020 | KUTZENBERGER WOLFF & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP0637507 |
| EXAMINATION | US4957425 |
| EXAMINATION | US5411390 |
| EXAMINATION | US6676863 |
| EXAMINATION | WO03071880 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0637507 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0770432 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1287959 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1370398 |
| OPPOSITION | US4212609 |
| OPPOSITION | US4957425 |
| OPPOSITION | US5411390 |
| OPPOSITION | US5904162 |
| OPPOSITION | US6676863 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0030458 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03071880 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004002229 |
| OTHER | EP0637507 |
| OTHER | US4212609 |
| OTHER | US4957425 |
| OTHER | US5411390 |
| OTHER | US6676863 |
| OTHER | WO03071880 |
| SEARCH | EP1287959 |
| SEARCH | GB1370398 |
| SEARCH | US4212609 |
| SEARCH | US4886441 |
| SEARCH | WO0030458 |
| SEARCH | WO2004002229 |
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