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The patent EP1738383 was granted to Pilz on Jan 11, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 23, 2005 under application number EP05731057A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELOBAU | Jun 21, 2019 | VKK PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | INTERVENTION WITHDRAWN |
| KA SCHMERSAL | Feb 5, 2011 | SPARING ROHL HENSELER | ADMISSIBLE |
| EUCHNER | Feb 4, 2011 | RUCKH | ADMISSIBLE |
| SICK | Feb 2, 2011 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1363306 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4570109 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004105067 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10000799 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10011211 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10016712 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10045651 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10109864 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10216226 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19619904 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19928984 |
| OPPOSITION | DE60001235T |
| OPPOSITION | EP0803632 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0968567 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1738383 |
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