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The patent EP3375333 was granted to Koninklijke Douwe Egberts on Jul 8, 2020. The application was filed on May 16, 2014 under application number EP18169985A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAFFITALY SYSTEM | Apr 8, 2021 | PONCHIROLI | ADMISSIBLE |
| KRUGER | Apr 6, 2021 | KUTZENBERGER WOLFF & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| BELMOCA BVBA | Apr 2, 2021 | GEVERS PATENTS | WITHDRAWN |
| DELICA | Jan 14, 2021 | HEPP WENGER RYFFEL | WITHDRAWN |
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