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The patent EP2942165 was granted to GEA Food Solutions Germany on Jan 26, 2022. The application was filed on May 3, 2011 under application number EP15175865A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMULLER | Oct 19, 2022 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2420362 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0059689 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10026759 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10043304 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010008047 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10353114 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69516809T |
| OPPOSITION | EP2420362 |
| OPPOSITION | US5724874 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0059689 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005009696 |
| SEARCH | DE10043304 |
| SEARCH | DE10353114 |
| SEARCH | DE69516809T |
| SEARCH | WO2005009696 |
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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European search report
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning search matters
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Partial European search report
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Communication to designated inventor
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