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The patent EP4103301 was granted to Munters Euroform on Mar 6, 2024. The application was filed on Feb 9, 2021 under application number EP21712946A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOOSAN LENTJES | Dec 2, 2024 | FEUCKER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE202011004282U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202011004282U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0864345 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4698078 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5230725 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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