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The patent EP3253225 was granted to Intercontinental Great Brands on Apr 7, 2021. The application was filed on Feb 2, 2016 under application number EP16704771A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARS | Jan 7, 2022 | GREAVES BREWSTER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US7810446 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2143336 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2001021373 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006233940 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02076227 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008016940 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009050479 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012112515 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012166785 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9109989 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005191406 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007128312 |
| OPPOSITION | US5376389 |
| OPPOSITION | US7338677 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0038532 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0115545 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012112515 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012166785 |
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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Feb 5, 2025
Refund of fees
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French translation of claims
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PCTISA
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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