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The patent EP2373747 was granted to M Innovative Properties on Feb 19, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 1, 2009 under application number EP09836640A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT GOBAIN | Oct 22, 2020 | ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0656319 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5201916 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5366523 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5593467 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5984988 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003110707 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009165394 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5984988 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009085841 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0656319 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001027623 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003110707 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005060941 |
| OPPOSITION | US3481723 |
| OPPOSITION | US5090968 |
| OPPOSITION | US5366523 |
| OPPOSITION | US5549962 |
| OPPOSITION | US5584896 |
| OPPOSITION | US5593467 |
| OPPOSITION | US5984988 |
| OPPOSITION | US6054093 |
| OPPOSITION | US6261682 |
| OPPOSITION | US6319108 |
| SEARCH | EP0656319 |
| SEARCH | US5593467 |
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