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The patent EP2412460 was granted to Primetals Austria on Apr 10, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 26, 2010 under application number EP10425252A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELI & C OFFICINE MECCANICHE | Jan 9, 2020 | CELONA | ADMISSIBLE |
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