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The patent EP3372122 was granted to Delica on Apr 15, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 10, 2017 under application number EP17160245A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS | Jan 14, 2021 | BOULT WADE TENNANT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2401945 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010066705 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011069830 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011092301 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013153526 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1440638 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1593329 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3372122 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010275786 |
| OPPOSITION | US5402707 |
| OPPOSITION | US5826492 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005079637 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005079638 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008116818 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008144462 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011058329 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012066313 |
| SEARCH | WO2011058329 |
| SEARCH | WO2013117990 |
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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