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The patent EP3573823 was granted to SIG Combibloc Services on Jun 22, 2022. The application was filed on Jan 12, 2018 under application number EP18700565A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TETRA LAVAL & FINANCE | Mar 22, 2023 | BECK GREENER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO9009926 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2015036208 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2002154526 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH1053243 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009112256 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1535729 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002154526 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002292778 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2015036208 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH1053243 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013196101 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009112256 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009131496 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016008744 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016066592 |
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