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The patent EP3440329 was granted to Befinal on Dec 27, 2023. The application was filed on Apr 5, 2017 under application number EP17716504A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE | Nov 17, 2021 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102008043930 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011059316 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013115645 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013167753 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2341234 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CA2842729 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2143916 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS57168746U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6298833 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011059316 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011130791 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2143916 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2341234 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014238351 |
| OPPOSITION | US5486806 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011059316 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011130791 |
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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