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The patent EP3071040 was granted to Memphis Meats on Dec 28, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 30, 2014 under application number EP14858383A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLEISS GROSSE SCHRELL UND PARTNER MBB | Oct 1, 2020 | SCHRELL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0435617 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011191871 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9309236 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013004466 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013073246 |
| SEARCH | US2013004466 |
| SEARCH | WO2013073246 |
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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