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The patent EP3713755 was granted to Modernpack Hoppe on May 4, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 30, 2018 under application number EP18796006A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORDISCHER MASCHINENBAU RUD BAADER | Feb 3, 2023 | STORK BAMBERGER PATENTANWALTE PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19637640 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0375876 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE2548980 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0375876 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009031943 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19637640 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19859930 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20319293U |
| OPPOSITION | DE2548980 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4223346 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0375876 |
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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