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The patent EP2334446 was granted to KHS on Sep 4, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 29, 2009 under application number EP09778759A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRONES | Apr 29, 2021 | GRUNECKER PATENT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE4434176 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0759397 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2237897 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6378277 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005026080 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10300642 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1803332 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19608355 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19741476 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20300142U |
| OPPOSITION | DE2122152 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2254972 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4304814 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4431052 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0221415 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1598308 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001205213 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007163622 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008055663 |
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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