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The patent EP3222176 was granted to Luigi Lavazza on Feb 8, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 17, 2014 under application number EP17166633A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NESTLE | Apr 29, 2020 | NAVARRO FERNANDEZ | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011089048 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013042011 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202011001184U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2085000 |
| OPPOSITION | ITTO20081006 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006032564 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010076761 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011067232 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012010317 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012085774 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012123440 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013042011 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015004552 |
| OTHER | US2007245901 |
| OTHER | WO2006005736 |
| OTHER | WO2010076761 |
| OTHER | WO2013042011 |
| SEARCH | FR2874164 |
| SEARCH | WO2011089048 |
| SEARCH | WO2012123440 |
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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