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The patent EP3066918 was granted to BIG Dutchman on Mar 29, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 10, 2010 under application number EP16162689A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELAVAL PATENT & TRADEMARK DEPARTMENT | May 7, 2020 | ZACCO | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006048321 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007055704 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19726938 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19918100 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009008268U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0945060 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1212939 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1741408 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1900278 |
| SEARCH | DE19918100 |
| SEARCH | EP0945060 |
| SEARCH | EP1212939 |
| SEARCH | EP1396188 |
| SEARCH | FR2759541 |
| SEARCH | WO2005034618 |
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