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The patent EP2987410 was granted to GEA Food Solutions Bakel on Apr 28, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 19, 2008 under application number EP15182324A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 | Jan 28, 2022 | EP&C | ADMISSIBLE |
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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