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The patent EP2427251 was granted to Nederlandse Organisatie Voor Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNO on Sep 6, 2017. The application was filed on May 6, 2010 under application number EP10718321A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPECHT | Jun 5, 2018 | MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2004256319 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005115363 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4830645 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03041833 |
| EXAMINATION | US2005115363 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004256319 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006013748 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009112040 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4830645 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004256319 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03041832 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03041833 |
| OTHER | EP2427251 |
| OTHER | US2004256319 |
| OTHER | US2005115363 |
| OTHER | WO03041832 |
| OTHER | WO03041833 |
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