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The patent EP3233417 was granted to Windmller & Hlscher on Dec 5, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 11, 2015 under application number EP15816695A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SML MASCHINENGESELLSCHAFT | Aug 8, 2019 | GOSDIN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE1479904 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102008035737 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE69314404T |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010258960 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3374303 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5295805 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1479904 |
| OPPOSITION | DE6810613U |
| OPPOSITION | US3374303 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014156807 |
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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