The patent EP1998610 was granted to BIG Dutchman on Sep 15, 2021. The application was originally filed on Mar 1, 2007 under application number EP07711721A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Matter concerning the application
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Published international application - A2
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