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The patent EP3245489 was granted to Marel on Mar 20, 2024. The application was filed on Jan 18, 2016 under application number EP16700978A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| METTLER TOLEDO | Dec 28, 2021 | LEINWEBER & ZIMMERMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
| NORDISCHER MASCHINENBAU RUD BAADER | Dec 16, 2021 | STORK BAMBERGER PATENTANWALTE PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2010051513 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014169925 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010051513 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005047796 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010051513 |
| OPPOSITION | US8869990 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0000036 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011138052 |
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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