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The patent EP1939259 was granted to Kabushiki Kaisha Pilot Also Trading Pilot on Mar 9, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 28, 2007 under application number EP07023035A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIETE BIC | Dec 9, 2022 | PETERREINS SCHLEY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004148744 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2005001369 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0129398B |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0417154B |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH07179777 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0733997 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0839936 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS5144706B |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS5144707B |
| OPPOSITION | EP1080945 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1820662 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1939259 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003206432 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004148744 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006123324 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07241388 |
| OPPOSITION | US9592702 |
| SEARCH | EP1080945 |
| SEARCH | JP2006123324 |
| SEARCH | JP2006263921 |
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