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The patent EP2938975 was granted to Bizerba on Nov 23, 2022. The application was filed on Jan 30, 2014 under application number EP14702795A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULTIVAC MARKING & INSPECTION | Aug 26, 2020 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102009047090 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10357982 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1524210 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2002116079 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011030135 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007032270 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008063854 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009047090 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10357982 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1524210 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002116079 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005187170 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011075508 |
| OPPOSITION | JP3171810U |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11351948 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013199900 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010095438 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011030135 |
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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