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The patent EP3085252 was granted to Tobacco Machinery Poland SP Z OO on Jan 10, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 5, 2016 under application number EP16163836A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GD | Jul 19, 2019 | BIANCIARDI | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1712141 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5316122 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011136670 |
| EXAMINATION | DE10106614 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1712141 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2856889 |
| OPPOSITION | US6775872 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005084833 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013044290 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9967035 |
| SEARCH | CA2530932 |
| SEARCH | US2003116168 |
| SEARCH | US2015047137 |
| SEARCH | WO2011136670 |
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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