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The patent EP3204482 was granted to Krones on Nov 13, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 7, 2015 under application number EP15784586A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHS | Oct 13, 2021 | ANDREJEWSKI HONKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102007054429 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102009013579 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102010060919 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102012219964 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202008014330U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0285009 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2281467 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011045126 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009013570 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012219964 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10339564 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202008014330U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009002103U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1053438 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009211253 |
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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