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The patent EP3028856 was granted to Ball Beverage CAN South America on Jul 26, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 4, 2014 under application number EP14196388A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROWN PACKAGING MANUFACTURING UK | Dec 24, 2019 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| KOENIG & BAUER | Oct 28, 2019 | KOENIG & BAUER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5235911 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0699524 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1162064 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3050705 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS5849256 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012216689 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013087059 |
| OPPOSITION | US4741266 |
| OPPOSITION | US5235911 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0112440 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007051660 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012054655 |
| SEARCH | CH654524 |
| SEARCH | WO0112440 |
| SEARCH | WO2008092940 |
| SEARCH | WO2012054655 |
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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