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The patent EP2900070 was granted to GEA Food Solutions Bakel on Sep 16, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 24, 2013 under application number EP13770671A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAREL FURTHER PROCESSING | Jun 16, 2021 | EP&C | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US4315948 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1221575 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005175746 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007023413 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4112133 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4455924 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6146678 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0077518 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0241965 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1221866 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2033524 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1208852 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005175746 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007023413 |
| OPPOSITION | US3106473 |
| OPPOSITION | US3503760 |
| OPPOSITION | US3806609 |
| OPPOSITION | US3861292 |
| OPPOSITION | US3896242 |
| OPPOSITION | US4112133 |
| OPPOSITION | US4431032 |
| OPPOSITION | US4455924 |
| OPPOSITION | US4876108 |
| OPPOSITION | US5135770 |
| OPPOSITION | US6074679 |
| OPPOSITION | US6146678 |
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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Aug 4, 2020
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French translation of claims
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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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Submission concerning representation
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Examination started
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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