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The patent EP2236441 was granted to Winkler on Jun 7, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 31, 2010 under application number EP10158820A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANDERLANDE INDUSTRIES | Mar 6, 2018 | ALGEMEEN OCTROOI EN MERKENBUREAU | - |
| DEMATIC | Mar 5, 2018 | MOSER GOTZE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE3010637 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1462393 |
| EXAMINATION | US2005049745 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2940819 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3010637 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3423538 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3524344 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4240664 |
| OPPOSITION | DE8231693U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0396960 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0591845 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0698568 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1462393 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2438608 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005049745 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009014279 |
| OPPOSITION | US4621745 |
| OPPOSITION | US5286157 |
| OPPOSITION | US5903464 |
| OPPOSITION | US6729836 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007134841 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008119497 |
| SEARCH | DE3524344 |
| SEARCH | EP0396960 |
| SEARCH | FR2438608 |
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