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The patent EP3880573 was granted to Bericap Holding on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 6, 2019 under application number EP19802115A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TETRA PAK | Mar 7, 2024 | TETRA PAK PATENT ATTORNEYS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | FR2785264 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2016160591 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN1830730 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2014031202 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012285921 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012298666 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009002057 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9414674 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102700822 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011174760 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012285921 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012298666 |
| OPPOSITION | US5360126 |
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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