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The patent EP2549040 was granted to Gebr Willach on Sep 28, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 6, 2012 under application number EP12175306A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEZE | Jul 18, 2018 | MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE202009009548U |
| OPPOSITION | DE19546986 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202005001781U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009009548U |
| OPPOSITION | DE9415250U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0626495 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1873339 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1873340 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1975355 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009021630 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9940284 |
| SEARCH | EP0626495 |
| SEARCH | EP1873340 |
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