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The patent EP1975573 was granted to Actaris on Oct 4, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 6, 2007 under application number EP07300849A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZENNER | Jul 4, 2018 | PATENTANWALTSKANZLEI VIEL & WIESKE PARTGMBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| SEARCH | DE10026568 |
| SEARCH | DE19713526 |
| SEARCH | EP0800062 |
| SEARCH | EP1227303 |
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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