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The patent EP3184268 was granted to Bizerba on Jul 21, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 25, 2015 under application number EP15202769A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEBR GRAEF | Mar 31, 2022 | BASFELD | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | AT396215B |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011017101 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012002657 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013007495 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014101008 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0972618 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1201378 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1260327 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1762346 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2724829 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10118986 |
| SEARCH | AT396215B |
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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English translation of the claims
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Amended claims with annotations
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Submission concerning representation
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European search opinion
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Communication to designated inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Abstract
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