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The patent EP2928779 was granted to Sleegers on Jan 19, 2022. The application was originally filed on Nov 28, 2013 under application number EP13802725A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEBER FOOD TECHNOLOGY | Oct 19, 2022 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2002089110 |
| EXAMINATION | US4548594 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2025599 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3849969 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4236855 |
| OPPOSITION | US3486293 |
| OPPOSITION | US3943684 |
| OPPOSITION | US5768857 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009149322 |
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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