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The patent EP2236714 was granted to KFV Karl Fliether on Aug 16, 2017. The application was filed on Jan 19, 2010 under application number EP10151078A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSA ABLOY SCHWEIZ | May 16, 2018 | LOUIS POHLAU LOHRENTZ | ADMISSIBLE |
| CARL FUHR | May 15, 2018 | ANDREJEWSKI HONKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| MATHAR | May 8, 2018 | GRUNDMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19652599 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4033840 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1321610 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10061365 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10308243 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19652599 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19730552 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2914372 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3737151 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4033840 |
| OPPOSITION | DE8502219U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0595717 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1213425 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1321610 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1340872 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2083140 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2888601 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9717519 |
| OTHER | WO9717519 |
| SEARCH | DE19652599 |
| SEARCH | DE3737151 |
| SEARCH | DE8502219U |
| SEARCH | EP1321610 |
| SEARCH | FR2888601 |
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