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The patent EP2377652 was granted to DE Lille on Mar 29, 2017. The application was filed on Jul 14, 2009 under application number EP11174222A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIESSE | Dec 29, 2017 | MANCONI | ADMISSIBLE |
| HOMAG AUTOMATION | Dec 22, 2017 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| IMA SCHELLING AUSTRIA | Dec 22, 2017 | FECHNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0891847 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9933600 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10139715 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19600348 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20111933U |
| OPPOSITION | DE9301327U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0891847 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1990150 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008183327 |
| SEARCH | DE102005010795 |
| SEARCH | DE19812377 |
| SEARCH | US2003192412 |
| SEARCH | US2007119518 |
| SEARCH | US2008082204 |
| SEARCH | US4185672 |
| SEARCH | US5088533 |
| SEARCH | WO2005028165 |
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