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The patent EP3012197 was granted to Krones on Aug 16, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 13, 2015 under application number EP15189563A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERHARD SCHUBERT | May 15, 2018 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10210353 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE3339045 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4204993 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4329179 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011002575 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3729324 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0358540 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0532785 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1410995 |
| OPPOSITION | US4815251 |
| OPPOSITION | US6401434 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013010697 |
| SEARCH | DE102011002575 |
| SEARCH | EP1410995 |
| SEARCH | EP1544113 |
| SEARCH | US2005028495 |
| SEARCH | US5797249 |
| SEARCH | WO03037723 |
| SEARCH | WO2007031238 |
| SEARCH | WO2010003146 |
| SEARCH | WO2013010697 |
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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