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The patent EP2825316 was granted to Maschinenfabrik Kppern on Apr 26, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 6, 2013 under application number EP13708140A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| METSO SWEDEN | Jan 26, 2018 | AWA SWEDEN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0516952 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0578239 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0659108 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0699479 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1502650 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1684907 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202010013735U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1502650 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1684907 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007007276 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202010013735U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202011102435U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0332474 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0516952 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0699479 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1502650 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1684907 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0234394 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008079285 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012015348 |
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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