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The patent EP3264914 was granted to Lutetia on Jul 31, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 2, 2016 under application number EP16707738A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS BAKEL | Apr 30, 2020 | KUTZENBERGER WOLFF & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0574327 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2327310 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2711485 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010133356 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0574327 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2327310 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2711485 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH04187914 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010133356 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0574327 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2327310 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2371222 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2711485 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH04187914 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004066742 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010133356 |
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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