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The patent EP3482928 was granted to Alba Services on Feb 16, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 10, 2017 under application number EP17201217A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUHTAMAKI FLEXIBLE PACKAGING GERMANY | Nov 15, 2022 | RUTTENSPERGER LACHNIT TROSSIN GOMOLL | ADMISSIBLE |
| STRAWMAN | Nov 9, 2022 | PLASSERAUD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0321172 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001301071 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002361776 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004203394 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10167292 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10249966 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11198950 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016272389 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013001469 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9919229 |
| SEARCH | US2016272389 |
| SEARCH | WO9919229 |
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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