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The patent EP2442147 was granted to M Innovative Properties on Apr 19, 2017. The application was filed on Feb 26, 2004 under application number EP11192368A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMOS GUBELA | Jan 18, 2018 | PATENTANWALTE BREGENZER UND REULE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | US20030382375 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20030383039 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20030452605 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0844056 |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO0060385 |
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| EXAMINATION | DE4236799 |
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| EXAMINATION | WO02101423 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2419629 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4236799 |
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| OPPOSITION | US6015214 |
| OPPOSITION | US6206525 |
| OPPOSITION | US6318866 |
| OPPOSITION | US6318987 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0060385 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02101423 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004006189 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004081619 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9745255 |
| SEARCH | US2001009475 |
| SEARCH | US4775219 |
| SEARCH | US6015214 |
| SEARCH | US6318987 |
| SEARCH | WO2004061489 |
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