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The patent EP2353392 was granted to Marel HF on Oct 21, 2020. The application was filed on Feb 4, 2008 under application number EP11163154A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORDISCHER MASCHINENBAU RUD BAADER | Jul 21, 2021 | STORK BAMBERGER PATENTANWALTE PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO0191565 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03077662 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9814370 |
| EXAMINATION | GB2146795 |
| EXAMINATION | US2007293980 |
| EXAMINATION | WO8300478 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9851161 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10132647 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3434233 |
| OPPOSITION | DE60307440T |
| OPPOSITION | EP1289374 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007293980 |
| OPPOSITION | US5937080 |
| OPPOSITION | US6983678 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02068272 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007072508 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007079751 |
| OPPOSITION | WO8300478 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9851161 |
| SEARCH | WO0191565 |
| SEARCH | WO02068272 |
| SEARCH | WO03077662 |
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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