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The patent EP3366454 was granted to Krones on Jan 8, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 30, 2008 under application number EP18167577A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS | Aug 6, 2020 | MULLER SCHUPFNER & PARTNER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB MUC | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | AU763393B |
| OPPOSITION | DE3306510 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3420847 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3639271 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0985633 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1132334 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004134761 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007084151 |
| OPPOSITION | US3339230 |
| OPPOSITION | US4456447 |
| OPPOSITION | US4572355 |
| OPPOSITION | US4678425 |
| OPPOSITION | US4679997 |
| OPPOSITION | US4763778 |
| OPPOSITION | US5339597 |
| OPPOSITION | US5342161 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9533616 |
| SEARCH | DE102005031784 |
| SEARCH | DE20302387U |
| SEARCH | DE2538169 |
| SEARCH | DE3307750 |
| SEARCH | DE3527105 |
| SEARCH | EP1743733 |
| SEARCH | JPH0732458 |
| SEARCH | JPS6071149 |
| SEARCH | JPS6163438 |
| SEARCH | US3339230 |
| SEARCH | US4456447 |
| SEARCH | WO02064295 |
| SEARCH | WO02068300 |
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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