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The patent EP3331368 was granted to GE Leblanc on Nov 13, 2019. The application was filed on Aug 5, 2016 under application number EP16763090A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAREL RED MEAT | Aug 13, 2020 | INSPICOS PS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014025250 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012017441 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2606578 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014025250 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2591680 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012017441 |
| OPPOSITION | US2606578 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014025250 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014177682 |
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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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Annex
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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