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The patent EP3082441 was granted to Bahlsen on Sep 27, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 18, 2014 under application number EP14824827A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIESSON DE BEUKELAER | Sep 18, 2020 | DR STARK & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19732036 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19741717 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE20308916U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0914776 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2502360 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009127380 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014019704 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19732036 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19741717 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1356739 |
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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