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The patent EP3088315 was granted to Multivac Sepp Haggenmller on Nov 2, 2022. The application was filed on Apr 30, 2015 under application number EP15165942A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEBER MASCHINENBAU BREIDENBACH | Oct 9, 2018 | MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2447171 |
| OPPOSITION | CN203832775U |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004024358 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005010203 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006017258 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012204502 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10351567 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1193046 |
| OPPOSITION | US4622798 |
| OPPOSITION | US6477945 |
| SEARCH | DE102006045477 |
| SEARCH | DE102012204502 |
| SEARCH | EP1361157 |
| SEARCH | WO2013102682 |
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