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The patent EP3100613 was granted to ST Hubert on Mar 18, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 1, 2016 under application number EP16001234A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAK | Dec 18, 2020 | HAMER | ADMISSIBLE |
| BUNGE LODERS CROKLAAN | Dec 17, 2020 | GERMAIN MAUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0032808 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0719091 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002114874 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013266716 |
| OPPOSITION | US4350715 |
| OPPOSITION | US7223435 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0196507 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03096817 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007039020 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014020114 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014195498 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9507619 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9507620 |
| OTHER | EP0719090 |
| OTHER | WO9507620 |
| SEARCH | EP0032808 |
| SEARCH | EP0498487 |
| SEARCH | WO2012084420 |
| SEARCH | WO9507620 |
| SEARCH | WO9819554 |
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