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The patent EP2495117 was granted to BPW Bergische Achsen on Jun 5, 2024. The application was filed on Feb 23, 2012 under application number EP12156620A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAF HOLLAND | Mar 26, 2019 | MULLER SCHUPFNER & PARTNER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB MUC | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE20104753U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0504593 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006044598 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006052218 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10310384 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20005500U |
| OPPOSITION | DE20317350U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1728654 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20090082823 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03062663 |
| OTHER | DE102006044598 |
| OTHER | DE102006052218 |
| OTHER | DE10310384 |
| OTHER | DE20005500U |
| OTHER | KR20090082823 |
| OTHER | WO03062663 |
| SEARCH | DE102006052218 |
| SEARCH | DE20011858U |
| SEARCH | DE20104753U |
| SEARCH | DE4109108 |
| SEARCH | JP2007137087 |
| SEARCH | US2004056446 |
| SEARCH | WO0001547 |
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