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The patent EP3272675 was granted to Delica on Aug 9, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 19, 2016 under application number EP16180148A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 | Dec 14, 2020 | BOULT WADE TENNANT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1440913 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1440913 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2000062 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008148646 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012072509 |
| SEARCH | EP1440913 |
| SEARCH | WO2008148834 |
| SEARCH | WO2011124990 |
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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