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The patent EP3218158 was granted to Benecke Kaliko on Oct 26, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 3, 2015 under application number EP15745482A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCUS GRUNERT KUDLEK GRUNERT & PARTNER | Jul 7, 2020 | DEHNS GERMANY PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10018196 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005050524 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0291764 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0297293 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0413912 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2027995 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2001096602 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2005119274 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4473665 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008148918 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9961520 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0859695 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1940609 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH11302425 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002035164 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011118370 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007004861 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011118370 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007045536 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012100880 |
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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