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The patent EP2799196 was granted to Weber Maschinenbau Breidenbach on Mar 6, 2019. The application was filed on Apr 29, 2014 under application number EP14166390A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS GERMANY | Dec 6, 2019 | KUTZENBERGER WOLFF & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMULLER | Dec 2, 2019 | ALBER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE102009058258 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2439603 |
| EXAMINATION | JPH10118986 |
| EXAMINATION | US2007093937 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2012045371 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008032450 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008032453 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009058258 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2211114 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2439603 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2510794 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2556778 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10118986 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007093937 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010318913 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012045371 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012051726 |
| SEARCH | DE102008032450 |
| SEARCH | EP2211114 |
| SEARCH | WO2012051726 |
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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