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The patent EP3247489 was granted to Clextral on Sep 4, 2019. The application was filed on Jan 20, 2016 under application number EP16701138A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS | Jun 4, 2020 | BOULT WADE TENNANT | WITHDRAWN |
| SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY DANMARK | Jun 4, 2020 | NORDIC PATENT SERVICE | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1133923 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008046996 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013185941 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102011102734 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1133923 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008046996 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011102734 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1133923 |
| OPPOSITION | US4438147 |
| OPPOSITION | US6463675 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008046996 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009040249 |
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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