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The patent EP3398444 was granted to Bhler on Mar 3, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 20, 2013 under application number EP18174952A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP | Dec 2, 2021 | SPECHT | - |
| NEXTPROTEIN | Dec 2, 2021 | CABINET BEAU DE LOMENIE | - |
| YNSECT | Dec 2, 2021 | SANTARELLI | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2009254348 |
| DESCRIPTION | RU2345139 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008091137 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011006276 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101144097 |
| OPPOSITION | CN107034258 |
| OPPOSITION | CN1100490C |
| OPPOSITION | CN1297691 |
| OPPOSITION | CN1415757 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2863762 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009254348 |
| OPPOSITION | NL2009044C |
| OPPOSITION | RU2345139 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003233982 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004049818 |
| SEARCH | CN102048020 |
| SEARCH | CN102422974 |
| SEARCH | CN1297691 |
| SEARCH | CN1415757 |
| SEARCH | JP2009254348 |
| SEARCH | RU2281656 |
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