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The patent EP3270749 was granted to Rancilio Group on Nov 20, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 7, 2016 under application number EP16715889A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JM DE JONG DUKE AUTOMATENFABRIEK | Aug 20, 2020 | JILDERDA | DEEMED NOT TO HAVE BEEN FILED |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2014096183 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102013224786 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19719784 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE20204085U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2798988 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005118319 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014096183 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03068039 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014096183 |
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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