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The patent EP2475827 was granted to ACG Holding on Nov 29, 2017. The application was filed on Sep 3, 2010 under application number EP10766337A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JORDAHL H BAU | Aug 29, 2018 | RENTSCH PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| LEVIAT | Jun 25, 2018 | BOVARD | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19937414 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10001595 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102004005916 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19937414 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE20022421U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE29903737U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE29919879U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0385148 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1207354 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004124623 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH05321404 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0586686 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH06322890 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0762793 |
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