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The patent EP3366471 was granted to Cryovac on Nov 20, 2019. The application was filed on Feb 27, 2017 under application number EP17158172A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALDER LAW | Aug 20, 2020 | BALDER LAW | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1529797 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2599821 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4589247 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4841605 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007093495 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013169375 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014006205 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1477305 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2527142 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2714390 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007093495 |
| SEARCH | EP2527142 |
| SEARCH | WO2007093495 |
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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