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The patent EP3715267 was granted to Weber Food Technology on Aug 18, 2021. The application was filed on Feb 7, 2020 under application number EP20155990A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULTIVAC SEPP HAGGENMULLER | Apr 27, 2022 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10351567 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010019634 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011011560 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013010416 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19734513 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2666727 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2769829 |
| SEARCH | DE102006050415 |
| SEARCH | DE10351567 |
| SEARCH | DE202015009453U |
| SEARCH | EP2384866 |
| SEARCH | EP2522580 |
| SEARCH | EP2666727 |
| SEARCH | EP2896573 |
| SEARCH | WO2004110871 |
| SEARCH | WO2005075291 |
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