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The patent EP3879030 was granted to Adapa Flexibles Denmark Slagelse on Jan 25, 2023. The application was filed on May 5, 2015 under application number EP21165250A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVENCIA | Oct 23, 2023 | GEVERS & ORES | ADMISSIBLE |
| AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA | Oct 12, 2023 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CA2226746 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1361044 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2730698 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB2330818 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011189356 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009112255 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010025108 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013098025 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0351115 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0351116 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0997395 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1041010 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2821351 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2330818 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10266100 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011189356 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013034716 |
| OPPOSITION | US3876452 |
| OPPOSITION | US4276340 |
| OPPOSITION | US5332616 |
| OPPOSITION | US5958534 |
| OPPOSITION | US6068897 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010025108 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013102785 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016000712 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9912735 |
| SEARCH | CA2226746 |
| SEARCH | EP1361044 |
| SEARCH | EP2730698 |
| SEARCH | GB2330818 |
| SEARCH | US2005159549 |
| SEARCH | US2006014022 |
| SEARCH | US2011189356 |
| SEARCH | WO2009112255 |
| SEARCH | WO2010025108 |
| SEARCH | WO2013098025 |
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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