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The patent EP3323326 was granted to WMF on Apr 24, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 27, 2017 under application number EP17193461A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKE KAFFEEMASCHINEN | Aug 24, 2021 | LBP LEMCKE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102014108281 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1676509 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2526841 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2429063 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007070037 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013064232 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013110500 |
| SEARCH | EP2526841 |
| SEARCH | ES2366876T |
| SEARCH | WO2006052969 |
| SEARCH | WO2012072724 |
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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