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The patent EP3335564 was granted to CFS Bakel on Jun 11, 2025. The application was filed on Apr 18, 2008 under application number EP17189015A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAREL FURTHER PROCESSING | Jun 21, 2021 | EP&C | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0558151 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1221575 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1690453 |
| EXAMINATION | US2006040029 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0558151 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1221575 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2110020 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3335564 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005092312 |
| OPPOSITION | US2256003 |
| OPPOSITION | US5515775 |
| SEARCH | EP1249168 |
| SEARCH | US2005092312 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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