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The patent EP2436507 was granted to Krones on Oct 20, 2021. The application was filed on Sep 28, 2011 under application number EP11183023A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS | Jul 20, 2022 | DEMULSANT | ADMISSIBLE |
| KHS | Jul 19, 2022 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10153045 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007008023 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007022386 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009144664 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010015220 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10153045 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007008023 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007022386 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010047104 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19843053 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2098356 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2186619 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2199061 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2909303 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2909304 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2909305 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002011681 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010078861 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010201013 |
| OPPOSITION | US6576171 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006105769 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008080452 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008098565 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009109159 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009144664 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010015220 |
| SEARCH | DE19843053 |
| SEARCH | EP2098356 |
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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Change to the inventor details
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Priority search results
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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General enquiry
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Submission concerning representation
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Submission concerning representation
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Authorisation
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Matter concerning the application
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Mar 7, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Dec 14, 2011
Letter concerning the priority
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Dec 14, 2011
Priority document
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Dec 13, 2011
Annex
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Letter concerning the priority
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Request for grant of a European patent
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