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The patent EP3827945 was granted to Formax on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 22, 2008 under application number EP20214484A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEBER FOOD TECHNOLOGY | Mar 7, 2024 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US19610609999 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20020610002 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20060454143 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20080449574 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0713753 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5628237 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5974925 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0713753 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2007050677 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10026708 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10353114 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20011472U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0246668 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0713753 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0899219 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006196328 |
| OPPOSITION | US5649463 |
| OPPOSITION | US5697275 |
| OPPOSITION | US5974925 |
| OPPOSITION | US6935215 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007050677 |
| OTHER | EP2212067 |
| OTHER | EP2239108 |
| OTHER | WO2007050677 |
| OTHER | WO2010011237 |
| SEARCH | DE20011472U |
| SEARCH | EP0713753 |
| SEARCH | US5697275 |
| SEARCH | US5974925 |
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