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The patent EP2222922 was granted to Schoeller Technocell on Nov 18, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 17, 2008 under application number EP08862373A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLOORING | Apr 25, 2018 | KALKOFF & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1584666 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB1108549 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB1421010 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19916546 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0421140 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1584666 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1757731 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB1108549 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB1142673 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB1421210 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007144718 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9300209 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10134302 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19604693 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19618607 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19916546 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2222401 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4322178 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4322179 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0959177 |
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