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The patent EP3265404 was granted to Luigi Lavazza on Jan 30, 2019. The application was filed on Feb 23, 2016 under application number EP16712508A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BISIO PROGETTI | Oct 30, 2019 | MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| WILSON GUNN | Oct 30, 2019 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| NESTLE | Oct 28, 2019 | SANTARELLI | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014335236 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012077066 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014097039 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2757055 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014120217 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014308406 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012077066 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014188285 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015075543 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015177591 |
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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