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The patent EP3681692 was granted to KHS on Jun 22, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 6, 2018 under application number EP18773101A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRONES | Mar 20, 2023 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010007541 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2352926 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4212583 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4340291 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7914726 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102011017448 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2763904 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2835248 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10116665 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP3037242 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009108505 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011017448 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0643297 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2392516 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2753905 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2763904 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008211125 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016332357 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017326780 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008027569 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016083711 |
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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