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The patent EP3537897 was granted to Kiremko on Apr 21, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 3, 2017 under application number EP17817215A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOMRA SORTING | Jan 21, 2022 | TOMKINS | ADMISSIBLE |
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