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The patent EP3406420 was granted to Krones on Jan 1, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 6, 2012 under application number EP18177875A. 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 | Nov 17, 2021 | SIDEL GROUP | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE602005003970T |
| OPPOSITION | DE10121160 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009040977 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009047536 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009047541 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009057021 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1529621 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2329934 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008102148 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009108505 |
| OPPOSITION | US3946502 |
| OPPOSITION | US5980229 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011083263 |
| OTHER | DE102009047536 |
| OTHER | DE102009057021 |
| OTHER | EP3141372 |
| SEARCH | DE102009047541 |
| SEARCH | DE102009057021 |
| SEARCH | DE20311657U |
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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