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The patent EP3658288 was granted to GEA Food Solutions Bakel on Sep 1, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 11, 2018 under application number EP18737624A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAREL SALMON | Jun 1, 2022 | INSPICOS PS | ADMISSIBLE |
| MASCHINENFABRIK SEYDELMANN | Jun 1, 2022 | PATENTANWALTE SCHUSTER | ADMISSIBLE |
| SCANSTEEL FOODTECH APS | Jun 1, 2022 | NORDIC PATENT SERVICE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2017009282 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE2812536 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2017009282 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202006001147U |
| OPPOSITION | DE2812536 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4104190 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0573759 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3322535 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017009282 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9013358 |
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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