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The patent EP3558009 was granted to Marel Further Processing on Sep 3, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 21, 2017 under application number EP17826603A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS BAKEL | Feb 18, 2022 | KUTZENBERGER WOLFF & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2901862 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004002229 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012161577 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014148897 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015082284 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2901862 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015359231 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2016309773 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US9433238 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004002229 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2901862 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015359231 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016309773 |
| OPPOSITION | US8469697 |
| OPPOSITION | US9433238 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004002229 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Information regarding early processing
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Notification of the recording of a change
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Notification of the recording of a change
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Notification of the recording of a change
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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