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The patent EP3592552 was granted to Benecke Kaliko on Dec 8, 2021. The application was filed on Jan 22, 2018 under application number EP18701159A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVQ DISTRIBUICAO E COMERCIO DE BEBIDAS | Jul 28, 2022 | STREHL & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| CVQ DISTRIBUICAO E COMERCIO DE BEBIDAS | Jul 28, 2022 | STREHL SCHUBEL HOPF & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005050524 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0394839 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2000072911 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2000355085 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2003334880 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011039298 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005050524 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19840203 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0429020 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1647384 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000072911 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000355085 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003334880 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007029924 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011039298 |
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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