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The patent EP2385356 was granted to Bizerba on Aug 28, 2019. The application was filed on May 5, 2011 under application number EP11003709A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| METTLER TOLEDO | May 28, 2020 | WERNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | GB1545105 |
| EXAMINATION | US2007181349 |
| EXAMINATION | WO02054025 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10322504 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1545105 |
| OPPOSITION | GB868962 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010012414 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004176874 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008060916 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004043835 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9005285 |
| SEARCH | GB868962 |
| SEARCH | US1545105 |
| SEARCH | US5877456 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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(Electronic) Receipt
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English translation of the claims
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